Black Walnut vs Ytzma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ytzma takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black WalnutChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
YtzmaChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Walnut2/7
Ytzma4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ytzma
- Community sentiment
- Black Walnut
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Ytzma
- Value for money
- Black Walnut
- Versatility
- Ytzma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ytzma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black WalnutAmerican PerfumerYtzmaRoyal CrownWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 31%Had 10%Want 59%
4.18/ 5 · 145 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerYtzmaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
23%Like
16%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
51%Love
30%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
145 votes
Category winnerBlack WalnutMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageYtzma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack WalnutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
woody100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamot
Heart
Black WalnutCashmeranSyringaOrange BlossomCypressCinnamonBlack Pepper
Base
SandalwoodVanillaHaitian VetiverOakmossAgarwood (Oud)
Top15-30 mins
Dried FruitsMandarin OrangeNutmegBlack PepperCalabrian bergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)Peach BlossomMagnoliaOrange BlossomMoroccan Rose
Base8-12 hrs
TobaccoCypressCastoreumSandalwoodVanilla AbsoluteAmbergrisVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cypress and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Ytzma, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter58
Day100
Night70
Spring80
Summer20
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
Category winnerYtzmaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,425
PerfumerJohn Biebel
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#7,723
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerYtzmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Walnut by American Perfumer offers a nuanced woody aromatic experience that highlights the fruit of the North American black walnut tree. Featuring a bright opening of Mexican lime and bergamot, it settles into a complex middle of syringa, cypress, and black pepper. The base grounds this scent with earthy vetive…
Reviews →Royal Crown Ytzma smells like a plush leather jacket stuffed with sweet dried fruits, shaved nutmeg, and aromatic pipe tobacco. Created by Antonio Visconti, this extrait opens with a quick splash of bergamot and lemon before setting into a rich swirl of peach blossom, dark woods, and warm spices. Rather than hitting y…
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 Walnut or Ytzma?
Ytzma takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Walnut is rated 4.04/5 from 64 votes; Ytzma is rated 4.18/5 from 145 votes. Choose Black Walnut for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ytzma for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Walnut or Ytzma?
They last about the same: Black Walnut 77/100, Ytzma 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Walnut or Ytzma?
Ytzma projects furthest (Ytzma 70/100, Black Walnut 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Walnut and Ytzma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cypress and Black Pepper.
Is Black Walnut or Ytzma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Walnut is the stronger pick. For winter, Ytzma is the stronger pick. Black Walnut suits daytime wear; Ytzma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Walnut and Ytzma?
Black Walnut has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Walnut, Cashmeran, Syringa and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver and Oakmoss. Ytzma has top notes of Dried Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Peach Blossom, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cypress, Castoreum and Sandalwood.
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