Fragrance comparison

Blackstrap vs Via Posillipo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Blackstrap

Alchemic Muse

3.003 votes

Rank #72,138 SweetVanilla

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55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Via Posillipo

ADR Extrait de Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #62,053 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Via Posillipo takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blackstrap
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Via Posillipo
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blackstrap1/3

Via Posillipo2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blackstrap
Sillage & projection: Via Posillipo
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Via Posillipo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackstrapAlchemic Muse

Via PosillipoADR Extrait de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 7%Want 78%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlackstrap

SillageVia Posillipo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

coconut65%

fruity48%

powdery30%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

woody84%

coconut77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brown sugarCoconut MilkMolassesVanillaFigWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fig LeafFig

Heart

CoumarinCoconut

Base

Coconut MilkVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut Milk, Vanilla and Fig. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVia PosillipoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackstrap is a dense gourmand built around brown sugar and blackstrap molasses, softened with creamy coconut milk and a ripe fig touch. Vanilla bean sweetness sits on a clean, soft white musk that can read lightly powdery in the dry-down. If you like rich dessert scents that feel syrupy and comforting, this one is f…

Reviews →

Via Posillipo by ADR Extrait de Parfum is a fragrance for women and men. Via Posillipo was launched in 2023. Top notes are Fig Leaf and Fig; middle notes are Coumarin and Coconut; base notes are Coconut Milk, Vanilla and Musk.

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, Blackstrap or Via Posillipo?

Via Posillipo takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackstrap is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Via Posillipo is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Blackstrap for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Via Posillipo for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blackstrap or Via Posillipo?

Blackstrap lasts longest (Blackstrap 100/100, Via Posillipo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackstrap or Via Posillipo?

Via Posillipo projects furthest (Via Posillipo 75/100, Blackstrap 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackstrap and Via Posillipo smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut Milk, Vanilla and Fig.

Is Blackstrap or Via Posillipo better for summer or winter?

Blackstrap suits day or night wear; Via Posillipo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackstrap and Via Posillipo?

Blackstrap features Brown sugar, Coconut Milk, Molasses, Vanilla and Fig. Via Posillipo has top notes of Fig Leaf and Fig, heart notes of Coumarin and Coconut, a base of Coconut Milk, Vanilla and Musk.