Black Stamino vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
VIII Eight takes 2 of 4 categories.
Black StaminoChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Stamino0/4
VIII Eight2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- VIII Eight
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- VIII Eight
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black StaminoPrime CollectionVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVIII Eight
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody
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
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Nutmeg and Vanilla. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#64,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVIII EightHigher 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 →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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 VIII Eight?
VIII Eight takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Stamino is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Stamino for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Stamino or VIII Eight?
VIII Eight lasts longest (VIII Eight 60/100, Black Stamino 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Stamino or VIII Eight?
Projection is very close: Black Stamino 50/100, VIII Eight 50/100 for sillage.
Do Black Stamino and VIII Eight smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Nutmeg and Vanilla.
Is Black Stamino or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
Black Stamino suits daytime wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Stamino and VIII Eight?
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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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