Fragrance comparison

Black to Black vs Kotor

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 653 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black to Black

Mancera

4.04579 votes

Rank #1,479 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Kotor

Memo Paris

4.0374 votes

Rank #14,036 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black to Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black to Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kotor
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black to Black6/7

Kotor1/7

Ratings & consensus: Black to Black
Community sentiment: Black to Black
Longevity: Black to Black
Sillage & projection: Black to Black
Value for money: Black to Black
Versatility: Kotor
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black to Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black to BlackMancera

KotorMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack to BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

579 votes

50%Love

19%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerBlack to BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack to Black

SillageBlack to Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBlack to BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

nutty69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

SaffronClovesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

RosePatchouli LeafAmberJasmine

Base8-14+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherWhite MuskSandalwood

Notes

HazelnutMyrrhAmberwoodCaramelLeatherSandalwoodTonka BeanMateClovesHoneyAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCloves, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Black to Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring33

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day48

Night100

Category winnerKotorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex35

Women12

Party 45%Date 33%Casual 13%Work 9%

Men23

Unisex59

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,479

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews122

Overall rank#14,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBlack to BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Black to Black is a dark, heavy leather rose fragrance that makes an immediate statement. The scent hits the air with pungent cloves, sharp saffron, and a fleeting splash of bitter bergamot before settling into its dense heart. Deep red rose petals emerge quickly, wrapped in earthy patchouli leaf and smoky aga…

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Kotor by Memo Paris opens with a strong burst of warm saffron, dark honey, and aromatic thyme. As the initial sharpness settles, a distinct roasted hazelnut note comes forward, grounded by smooth amberwood and dry cedar. Rich caramel and Madagascar vanilla soften the mid-notes without pushing the scent into sickly swe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black to Black or Kotor?

Black to Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Black to Black is rated 4.04/5 from 579 votes; Kotor is rated 4.03/5 from 74 votes. Choose Black to Black for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kotor for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black to Black or Kotor?

Black to Black lasts longest (Black to Black 86/100, Kotor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black to Black or Kotor?

Black to Black projects furthest (Black to Black 81/100, Kotor 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black to Black and Kotor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cloves, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Sandalwood.

Is Black to Black or Kotor better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kotor is the stronger pick. For winter, Black to Black is the stronger pick. Black to Black suits evening wear; Kotor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black to Black and Kotor?

Black to Black has top notes of Saffron, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, White Musk and Sandalwood. Kotor features Hazelnut, Myrrh, Amberwood, Caramel and Leather.