Fragrance comparison

Black to Black vs Londoner SW1X

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 596 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black to Black

Mancera

4.04579 votes

Rank #1,479 Warm SpicyRose

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61%scent match

Closely related

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #30,464 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black to Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black to Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black to Black4/4

Londoner SW1X0/4

Ratings & consensus: Black to Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black to Black
Sillage & projection: Black to Black
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Londoner SW1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

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

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack to Black

SillageBlack to Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, rose and oud

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

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cloves, Bergamot and Rose. 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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex35

Women12

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,479

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews122

Overall rank#30,464

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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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 Londoner SW1X?

Black to Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Black to Black is rated 4.04/5 from 579 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Black to Black for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black to Black or Londoner SW1X?

Black to Black lasts longest (Black to Black 86/100, Londoner SW1X 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black to Black or Londoner SW1X?

Black to Black projects furthest (Black to Black 81/100, Londoner SW1X 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black to Black and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cloves, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Black to Black or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

Black to Black suits evening wear; Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black to Black and Londoner SW1X?

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. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.