Fragrance comparison

Black Vetyver Cafe vs Mazzolari

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

Black Vetyver Cafe

Jo Malone London

4.16393 votes

Rank #7,030 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mazzolari

4.04138 votes

Rank #4,290 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazzolari takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Vetyver Cafe
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mazzolari
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Vetyver Cafe2/7

Mazzolari5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Vetyver CafeJo Malone London

MazzolariMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 393 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winnerBlack Vetyver CafeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

393 votes

42%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerBlack Vetyver CafeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMazzolari

SillageMazzolari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMazzolariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

coffee69%

earthy61%

green100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCitruses

Heart1-2 hrs

NutmegCorianderPepper

Base3-5 hrs

VetyverSandalwoodIncenseVanilleSequoia

Notes

Green NotesVetyverSandalwoodIncenseSpicesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Vetyver, Sandalwood and Incense. Durations are only published for Black Vetyver Cafe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMazzolariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex76

Women3

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 20%Party 7%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,030

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#4,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMazzolariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jo Malone London Black Vetyver Cafe strips away the sugary syrup found in modern coffee scents. It gives you raw, freshly ground dark roast beans instead. You get a quick splash of bitter citrus upfront. Then, dry nutmeg and cracked coriander cut through the warmth. The coffee note stays remarkably dry. Earthy vetiver…

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Mazzolari is an old-school green woody fragrance with spicy bite, smoky warmth, and a soft sandalwood finish. Wearers often describe a strong green and clove-like opening, then a mossy, floral, slightly animalic heart that feels more vintage masculine than modern clean. It suits people who enjoy assertive green aromat…

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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 Vetyver Cafe or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Vetyver Cafe is rated 4.16/5 from 393 votes; Mazzolari is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose Black Vetyver Cafe for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mazzolari for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Vetyver Cafe or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari lasts longest (Mazzolari 86/100, Black Vetyver Cafe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Vetyver Cafe or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari projects furthest (Mazzolari 75/100, Black Vetyver Cafe 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Vetyver Cafe and Mazzolari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Vetyver, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Black Vetyver Cafe or Mazzolari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mazzolari is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Vetyver Cafe is the stronger pick. Black Vetyver Cafe suits daytime wear; Mazzolari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Vetyver Cafe and Mazzolari?

Black Vetyver Cafe has top notes of Coffee and Citruses, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense and Vanille. Mazzolari features Green Notes, Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense and Spices.