Fragrance comparison

Black Walnut vs Atelier d’Artiste

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,081 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Walnut

Banana Republic

4.06672 votes

Rank #3,358 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Atelier d’Artiste

Nez a Nez

4.04409 votes

Rank #4,397 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Walnut takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Walnut
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Atelier d’Artiste
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Black Walnut4/7

Atelier d’Artiste3/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Walnut
Community sentiment: Atelier d’Artiste
Longevity: Atelier d’Artiste
Sillage & projection: Atelier d’Artiste
Value for money: Black Walnut
Versatility: Black Walnut
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Walnut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black WalnutBanana Republic

Atelier d’ArtisteNez a Nez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 672 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack WalnutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

672 votes

45%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerAtelier d’ArtisteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAtelier d’Artiste

SillageAtelier d’Artiste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value33

Category winnerBlack WalnutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco83%

sweet65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

tobacco69%

rum61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, sweet and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cognac

Heart

Tobacco

Base

Virginia Cedar

Top

RumCognacGrapes

Heart

RaspberryPatchouliJuniperVetiver

Base

TobaccoCoffeeHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesCognac and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring23

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack WalnutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,358

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#4,397

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerBlack WalnutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Walnut opens with a boozy, slightly sweet pour of cognac that commands attention before settling into a dry, woody aroma. As the initial warmth of the alcohol fades, a quiet tobacco note emerges, shifting the character toward a comfortable, clean cedar wood base. It feels dry and structured, avoiding the syrupy …

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Atelier d’Artiste by Nez a Nez is a bold, boozy creation that centers on a heavy hit of rum and cognac. It settles into a complex blend of tobacco and coffee, suited for cool weather. This unisex fragrance offers a distinct profile for those who enjoy aromatic and spicy scents that linger on the skin throughout the da…

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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 Walnut or Atelier d’Artiste?

Black Walnut takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Walnut is rated 4.06/5 from 672 votes; Atelier d’Artiste is rated 4.04/5 from 409 votes. Choose Black Walnut for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Atelier d’Artiste for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Walnut or Atelier d’Artiste?

Atelier d’Artiste lasts longest (Atelier d’Artiste 77/100, Black Walnut 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Walnut or Atelier d’Artiste?

Atelier d’Artiste projects furthest (Atelier d’Artiste 64/100, Black Walnut 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Walnut and Atelier d’Artiste smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Cognac and Tobacco.

Is Black Walnut or Atelier d’Artiste better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Walnut is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Walnut is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Walnut and Atelier d’Artiste?

Black Walnut has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Virginia Cedar. Atelier d’Artiste has top notes of Rum, Cognac and Grapes, heart notes of Raspberry, Patchouli, Juniper and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco, Coffee and Heliotrope.