Case Study #4 Black Wood vs Fuoco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fuoco takes 4 of 5 categories.
Case Study #4 Black WoodChoose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
FuocoChoose it for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Case Study #4 Black Wood1/5
Fuoco4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Fuoco
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fuoco
- Sillage & projection
- Fuoco
- Value for money
- Case Study #4 Black Wood
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fuoco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Case Study #4 Black WoodRboWFuocoJijideWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 68%
3.74/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%
Category winnerFuocoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
50%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
42%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
12%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFuoco
SillageFuoco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCase Study #4 Black WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
balsamic83%
amber65%
patchouli48%
fresh30%
smoky100%
warm spicy92%
tobacco84%
green77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoBergamotLemon
Heart
MyrrhRoseCypressLabdanumCypriolClove
Base
AmbraromePatchouliFrankincenseSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherVetiverMusk
Top
SmokeCigaretteChestnut
Heart
TobaccoHayCloveVanillaSaffron
Base
CypriolCedarwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesCypriol, Clove, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter57
Day75
Night100
Spring36
Summer14
Fall77
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,581
PerfumerClaude Dir
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#23,766
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerFuocoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCase 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 …
Reviews →Fuoco by Jijide is a rich, smoky woody fragrance built around charred wood, toasted nuts, and sweet tobacco leaf. The opening brings an immediate burst of authentic campfire smoke and warm roasted chestnut, quickly softened by a dry hint of cigarette smoke. As the scent settles, smooth vanilla, clove, and sun-dried ha…
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, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Fuoco?
Fuoco takes 4 of 5 categories. Case Study #4 Black Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Fuoco is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes. Choose Case Study #4 Black Wood for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fuoco for a smoky and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Fuoco?
Fuoco lasts longest (Fuoco 73/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Case Study #4 Black Wood or Fuoco?
Fuoco projects furthest (Fuoco 66/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Case Study #4 Black Wood and Fuoco smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol, Clove, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
Is Case Study #4 Black Wood or Fuoco better for summer or winter?
Case Study #4 Black Wood suits evening wear; Fuoco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Case Study #4 Black Wood and Fuoco?
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. Fuoco has top notes of Smoke, Cigarette and Chestnut, heart notes of Tobacco, Hay, Clove and Vanilla, a base of Cypriol, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk.
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