Black Stamino vs Targa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Targa takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black StaminoChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TargaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black Stamino1/4
Targa3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Targa
- Sillage & projection
- Targa
- Value for money
- Black Stamino
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Targa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black StaminoPrime CollectionTargaBlackbirdWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
3.93/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
41%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
91 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTarga
SillageTarga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack StaminoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
amber90%
balsamic80%
fresh spicy70%
aromatic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotArtemisia
Heart1 to 2 hours
PatchouliNutmegCoumarin
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaMuskAmberPalisander RosewoodTeak Wood
Top
Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses
Heart
ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg
Base
IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg and Teak Wood. Durations are only published for Black Stamino, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring17
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#68,897
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,639
PerfumerAaron Way
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Stamino by Prime Collection opens with a distinct contrast of crisp bergamot and bitter, herbal artemisia. As the brisk opening settles, a warm spicy heart takes over, combining dry nutmeg, earthy patchouli, and the sweet almond warmth of coumarin. The fragrance rests on a dense, balsamic woody base where teak w…
Reviews →Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…
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 Stamino or Targa?
Targa takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Stamino is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Black Stamino for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black Stamino or Targa?
Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Black Stamino 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Stamino or Targa?
Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Black Stamino 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Stamino and Targa smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg and Teak Wood.
Is Black Stamino or Targa better for summer or winter?
Black Stamino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Stamino and Targa?
Black Stamino has top notes of Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg and Coumarin, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Palisander Rosewood. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).
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