Black Python vs Phoenix Fougere
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
The Rising Phoenix Perfumery
Rank #47,752 CitrusFresh Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Python takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black PythonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Phoenix FougereChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Python3/4
Phoenix Fougere1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Phoenix Fougere
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Black Python
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Python
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PythonAurora ScentsPhoenix FougereThe Rising Phoenix PerfumeryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
4.33/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%
Category winnerPhoenix FougereRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
75%Love
8%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Python
SillageBlack Python
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
herbal77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCypressArtemisia
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean
Top
YuzuCitrusesBergamotClary Sage
Heart
Jasmine SambacJasmineArtemisiaOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLavenderGeranium
Base
OakmossHayHaitian VetiverPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall100
Winter85
Day70
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,790
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#47,752
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…
Reviews →Phoenix Fougere by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery offers a concentrated take on the classic lavender and oakmoss genre. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, hay-like base. It is designed for those who appreciate natural, traditional barbershop profiles with modern herbal depth.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Python or Phoenix Fougere?
Black Python takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Phoenix Fougere is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Phoenix Fougere for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or Phoenix Fougere?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Phoenix Fougere 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or Phoenix Fougere?
Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Phoenix Fougere 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Python and Phoenix Fougere smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Haitian Vetiver.
Is Black Python or Phoenix Fougere better for summer or winter?
Black Python suits evening wear; Phoenix Fougere suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and Phoenix Fougere?
Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Phoenix Fougere has top notes of Yuzu, Citruses, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine, Artemisia and Orange Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Hay, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.
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