Fragrance comparison

Black Walnut vs Cinnamon Perfume 12

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 674 ratings analysed

Black Walnut

Banana Republic

4.06672 votes

Rank #3,358 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Cinnamon Perfume 12

Incense Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #41,322 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Walnut
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cinnamon Perfume 12
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Walnut2/4

Cinnamon Perfume 122/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cinnamon Perfume 12
Sillage & projection: Cinnamon Perfume 12
Value for money: Black Walnut
Versatility: Not scored
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

Cinnamon Perfume 12Incense Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 672 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCinnamon Perfume 12

SillageCinnamon Perfume 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBlack WalnutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco83%

sweet65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

cinnamon80%

nutty70%

sweet60%

vanilla50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cognac

Heart

Tobacco

Base

Virginia Cedar

Top

CinnamonHazelnutCognac

Heart

TobaccoTonka Bean

Base

SandalwoodVanilla

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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,358

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#41,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Cinnamon Perfume 12 by Incense Parfums offers a warm, nutty profile centered on a sharp cinnamon opening. This unisex scent balances the intensity of cognac with a foundation of creamy sandalwood and smooth vanilla. It settles into a rich, cozy aroma that performs best during cool autumn evenings or cold winter days, …

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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 Cinnamon Perfume 12?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Walnut is rated 4.06/5 from 672 votes; Cinnamon Perfume 12 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Walnut for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cinnamon Perfume 12 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Walnut or Cinnamon Perfume 12?

Cinnamon Perfume 12 lasts longest (Cinnamon Perfume 12 60/100, Black Walnut 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Walnut or Cinnamon Perfume 12?

Cinnamon Perfume 12 projects furthest (Cinnamon Perfume 12 50/100, Black Walnut 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Walnut and Cinnamon Perfume 12 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cognac and Tobacco.

Is Black Walnut or Cinnamon Perfume 12 better for summer or winter?

Cinnamon Perfume 12 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Walnut and Cinnamon Perfume 12?

Black Walnut has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Virginia Cedar. Cinnamon Perfume 12 has top notes of Cinnamon, Hazelnut and Cognac, heart notes of Tobacco and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla.