Fragrance comparison

Black Walnut vs Cosa Nostra

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 682 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Walnut

Banana Republic

4.06672 votes

Rank #3,358 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Cosa Nostra

Wren Atelier

4.0010 votes

Rank #21,316 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Walnut takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Walnut
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cosa Nostra
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Walnut3/5

Cosa Nostra2/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Walnut
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cosa Nostra
Sillage & projection: Cosa Nostra
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

Cosa NostraWren Atelier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 672 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

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

50%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCosa Nostra

SillageCosa Nostra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBlack WalnutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco83%

sweet65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

woody100%

tobacco92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, tobacco 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

Sicilian BergamotCognac

Heart

Bourbon WhiskeyMetallic notesLeathergunpowder

Base

TobaccoCedarVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCognac, Tobacco and Virginia Cedar. 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–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,358

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#21,316

PerfumerRenato Lopena Jr.

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Cosa Nostra by Wren Atelier is a daring unisex scent built on a foundation of Bourbon whiskey and gunpowder. Launched in 2021, this fragrance captures the intensity of leather and tobacco, making it a bold choice for cooler evenings or nights out. It creates a striking presence that demands attention and suits those w…

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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 Cosa Nostra?

Black Walnut takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Walnut is rated 4.06/5 from 672 votes; Cosa Nostra is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black Walnut for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cosa Nostra for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Walnut or Cosa Nostra?

Cosa Nostra lasts longest (Cosa Nostra 80/100, Black Walnut 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Walnut or Cosa Nostra?

Cosa Nostra projects furthest (Cosa Nostra 67/100, Black Walnut 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Walnut and Cosa Nostra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tobacco and sweet accords. Common notes include Cognac, Tobacco and Virginia Cedar.

Is Black Walnut or Cosa Nostra better for summer or winter?

Cosa Nostra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Walnut and Cosa Nostra?

Black Walnut has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Virginia Cedar. Cosa Nostra has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot and Cognac, heart notes of Bourbon Whiskey, Metallic notes, Leather and gunpowder, a base of Tobacco, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.