Black Python vs Serenade
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Python takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black PythonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
SerenadeChoose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Python6/7
Serenade1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Python
- Community sentiment
- Black Python
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Black Python
- Value for money
- Black Python
- Versatility
- Serenade
- 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 ScentsSerenadeNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
3.88/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerBlack PythonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
47%Love
23%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
12%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerBlack PythonMost 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 winnerBlack PythonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
woody100%
honey91%
sweet83%
warm spicy74%
beeswax65%
chocolate56%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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
CognacDark ChocolateOrange Blossom
Heart
BeeswaxHoneySandalwood
Base
Java vetiver oilTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil 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
Spring36
Summer9
Fall100
Winter97
Day19
Night100
Category winnerSerenadeMost 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#13,054
PerfumerJorge Lee
Launched—
Reviews14
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 →Serenade opens with a dense rush of dark chocolate, sharp cognac, and a fleeting touch of orange blossom. The liqueur note hits hard before shifting into a thick middle layer of raw honey and Egyptian beeswax absolute. As it warms on skin, heavy Java vetiver oil and Indonesian patchouli pull the sweet gourmand element…
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 Serenade?
Black Python takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Serenade is rated 3.88/5 from 57 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Serenade for a woody and honey character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or Serenade?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Serenade 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or Serenade?
Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Serenade 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Python and Serenade smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil and Tonka Bean.
Is Black Python or Serenade better for summer or winter?
For summer, Serenade is the stronger pick. For winter, Serenade is the stronger pick. Black Python suits evening wear; Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and Serenade?
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. Serenade has top notes of Cognac, Dark Chocolate and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Beeswax, Honey and Sandalwood, a base of Java vetiver oil, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Virginia Cedar.
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