By Night Black vs 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
2 takes 4 of 7 categories.
By Night BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
2Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
By Night Black3/7
24/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 2
- Community sentiment
- 2
- Longevity
- 2
- Sillage & projection
- 2
- Value for money
- By Night Black
- Versatility
- By Night Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- By Night Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
By Night BlackProfumi del Forte2Luciano SopraniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%
4.14/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 39%
Category winner2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
51%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
72 votes
63%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winner2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity2
Sillage2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBy Night BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
green44%
fresh30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
JuniperCypressFig LeafLimeLavenderMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeBasil
Heart2 to 3 hours
MatePineIncenseJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
Cedar
Top
ThymeBitter OrangeBlack CurrantBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
JasmineCorianderRose
Base
SandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bitter Orange, Basil and Incense. Durations are only published for By Night Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter11
Day81
Night100
Spring100
Summer20
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night60
Category winnerBy Night BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,613
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#31,262
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBy Night BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBy Night Black by Profumi del Forte brings together crisp Mediterranean greenery and a quiet wisp of resin. Launched in 2009 and composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bitter orange, and mandarin orange, paired with aromatic cypress, juniper, and crushed basil. Fresh fig leaf …
Reviews →2 by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that balances herbal bitterness with a smooth, resinous base. Opening with a sharp hit of thyme and basil, it softens into a floral heart of jasmine and rose. The dry-down relies on sandalwood and incense, making it a distinct choice for office settings or crisp autumn after…
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, By Night Black or 2?
2 takes 4 of 7 categories. By Night Black is rated 3.94/5 from 72 votes; 2 is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes. Choose By Night Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, By Night Black or 2?
2 lasts longest (2 85/100, By Night Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, By Night Black or 2?
Projection is very close: 2 66/100, By Night Black 65/100 for sillage.
Do By Night Black and 2 smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange, Basil and Incense.
Is By Night Black or 2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, By Night Black is the stronger pick. For winter, 2 is the stronger pick. By Night Black suits evening wear; 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in By Night Black and 2?
By Night Black has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Fig Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Mate, Pine, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cedar. 2 has top notes of Thyme, Bitter Orange, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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