Fragrance comparison

Black Widow by the Fire vs De Mauvais Augure

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Black Widow by the Fire

The Dua Brand

4.805 votes

Rank #42,259 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

De Mauvais Augure

Ikiryō

3.867 votes

Rank #64,576 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De Mauvais Augure takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Widow by the Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
De Mauvais Augure
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Widow by the Fire1/4

De Mauvais Augure3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De Mauvais Augure
Sillage & projection: De Mauvais Augure
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): De Mauvais Augure
Fragranxe ranking: Black Widow by the Fire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Widow by the FireThe Dua Brand

De Mauvais AugureIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDe Mauvais Augure

SillageDe Mauvais Augure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

chocolate77%

rum69%

almond61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

sweet80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

amber50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Dark ChocolateRumGuaiac WoodAlmondClovesPink PepperSandalwoodVanillaCaramelOrange BlossomPeru BalsamHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MahoganyJuniperSmokePeru BalsamAlmondCreme BruleeTeak WoodCloveCashmeranPink PepperNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDe Mauvais AugureLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,576

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Widow by the FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Widow by the Fire by The Dua Brand combines the dark, decadent indulgence of bitter chocolate and spiced rum with the comforting warmth of roasted chestnuts and crackling campfire smoke. Built as a high-strength Extrait de Parfum, it opens with a mouthwatering burst of cacao and sweet liquor before revealing a h…

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De Mauvais Augure by Ikiryō is a dark, characterful fragrance built around rich woods, resin, and burnt sweetness. The opening brings an unexpected pairing of bright neroli, sharp pink pepper, and brisk juniper against an undercurrent of dry smoke. As it settles, warm Peru balsam, spicy clove, and roasted almond emerg…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Widow by the Fire or De Mauvais Augure?

De Mauvais Augure takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Widow by the Fire is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; De Mauvais Augure is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black Widow by the Fire for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose De Mauvais Augure for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Widow by the Fire or De Mauvais Augure?

De Mauvais Augure lasts longest (De Mauvais Augure 95/100, Black Widow by the Fire 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Widow by the Fire or De Mauvais Augure?

De Mauvais Augure projects furthest (De Mauvais Augure 79/100, Black Widow by the Fire 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Widow by the Fire and De Mauvais Augure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Pink Pepper and Peru Balsam.

Is Black Widow by the Fire or De Mauvais Augure better for summer or winter?

Black Widow by the Fire suits evening wear; De Mauvais Augure suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Widow by the Fire and De Mauvais Augure?

Black Widow by the Fire features Dark Chocolate, Rum, Guaiac Wood, Almond and Cloves. De Mauvais Augure features Mahogany, Juniper, Smoke, Peru Balsam and Almond.