Black Python vs Raw and Real
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
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.
Raw and RealChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Python3/4
Raw and Real1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Black Python
- Value for money
- Raw and Real
- 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 ScentsRaw and RealPerfuméricaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
4.12/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 55%Had 3%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
25%Love
63%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 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 winnerRaw and RealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
white floral90%
woody80%
aromatic70%
fruity60%
sweet50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic
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
Italian LemonNeroliFigItalian Mandarin
Heart
EucalyptusOrange BlossomWatery NotesGreen NotesJasmineStrawberryImmortelle
Base
Haitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafTonka BeanWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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
Spring86
Summer100
Fall86
Winter43
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,790
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#39,979
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Raw and Real by Perfumérica opens with a bright, crisp splash of Italian lemon, sun-drenched neroli, and ripe fig fruit, grounded instantly by sweet Italian mandarin. As the intense citrus opening settles down after twenty minutes, herbal eucalyptus, clean orange blossom, and watery notes merge with green notes and su…
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 Raw and Real?
Black Python takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Raw and Real is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Raw and Real for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or Raw and Real?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Raw and Real 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or Raw and Real?
Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Raw and Real 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Python and Raw and Real smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.
Is Black Python or Raw and Real better for summer or winter?
Black Python suits evening wear; Raw and Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and Raw and Real?
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. Raw and Real has top notes of Italian Lemon, Neroli, Fig and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Orange Blossom, Watery Notes and Green Notes, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Tonka Bean and White Musk.
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