Fragrance comparison

Case Study #4 Black Wood vs Cy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Case Study #4 Black Wood

RboW

3.8010 votes

Rank #44,176 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Zanini

3.9516 votes

Rank #18,236 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cy takes 4 of 4 categories.

Case Study #4 Black Wood
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Case Study #4 Black Wood0/4

Cy4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Case Study #4 Black WoodRboW

CyZanini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 68%

3.95/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

Category winnerCyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCy

SillageCy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

balsamic83%

amber65%

patchouli48%

fresh30%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

fresh spicy60%

amber50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PimentoBergamotLemon

Heart

MyrrhRoseCypressLabdanumCypriolClove

Base

AmbraromePatchouliFrankincenseSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherVetiverMusk

Notes

Carnation leavesCarnationCedarwoodGentianaCabreuvaDianthusAmbretteCypressMimosaPepperAmyrisMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Cypress and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter57

Day75

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,176

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,236

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerCyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Case Study #4 Black Wood by RboW is a sharp, aromatic spicy fragrance built around prominent labdanum, resinous myrrh, and crisp cypress. It excels in cool autumn weather, offering a dark and herbal profile that leans unisex. This complex scent provides an intriguing, woods-forward experience for those who appreciate …

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Cy by Zanini is an oriental spicy fragrance built around a dry, green carnation theme. It wears with a rustic, clay-like warmth that feels grounded and artistic. Ideal for autumn afternoons, it balances peppery heat with quiet, balsamic resins.

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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, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Cy?

Cy takes 4 of 4 categories. Case Study #4 Black Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Cy is rated 3.95/5 from 16 votes. Choose Case Study #4 Black Wood for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Cy?

Cy lasts longest (Cy 73/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Cy?

Cy projects furthest (Cy 69/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Case Study #4 Black Wood and Cy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Cypress and Cedarwood.

Is Case Study #4 Black Wood or Cy better for summer or winter?

Case Study #4 Black Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Case Study #4 Black Wood and Cy?

Case Study #4 Black Wood has top notes of Pimento, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose, Cypress and Labdanum, a base of Ambrarome, Patchouli, Frankincense and Sandalwood. Cy features Carnation leaves, Carnation, Cedarwood, Gentiana and Cabreuva.