Fragrance comparison

Black to Black vs Majestic

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 625 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black to Black

Mancera

4.04579 votes

Rank #1,479 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Majestic

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

4.5046 votes

Rank #14,171 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black to Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black to Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majestic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black to Black4/7

Majestic3/7

Ratings & consensus: Majestic
Community sentiment: Majestic
Longevity: Black to Black
Sillage & projection: Black to Black
Value for money: Black to Black
Versatility: Majestic
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

MajesticBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

Category winnerMajesticRating 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

61%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMajesticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlack to Black

SillageBlack to Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBlack to BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

woody92%

aromatic77%

fruity46%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both 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

Top

CardamomRed FruitsLabdanumLemon

Heart

ClovesCinnamonRoseSaffronLeatherIncenseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cloves, Rose and Amber. 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

Spring70

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day72

Night100

Category winnerMajesticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex35

Women12

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

Men27

Unisex68

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,479

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews122

Overall rank#14,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews7

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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Crafted originally as a Harrods exclusive, Boadicea the Victorious Majestic pairs sweet raspberry preserves against sharp clove spice and dark leather. As the initial fruit brightness fades, dry cedar and sweet vanilla emerge alongside patchouli to create a dense, enveloping sillage. It offers an opulent choice for cr…

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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 Majestic?

Black to Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Black to Black is rated 4.04/5 from 579 votes; Majestic is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes. Choose Black to Black for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majestic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black to Black or Majestic?

Black to Black lasts longest (Black to Black 86/100, Majestic 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black to Black or Majestic?

Black to Black projects furthest (Black to Black 81/100, Majestic 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black to Black and Majestic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cloves, Rose and Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in Black to Black and Majestic?

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. Majestic has top notes of Cardamom, Red Fruits, Labdanum and Lemon, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.