Fragrance comparison

Charro Negro vs The White

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Charro Negro

Nahualli

2.4641 votes

Rank #43,661 WoodyEarthy

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40%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The White takes 7 of 7 categories.

Charro Negro
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Charro Negro0/7

The White7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charro NegroNahualli

The WhiteThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.46/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

Category winnerThe WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

5%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

44%Hate

41 votes

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerThe WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate37

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe White

SillageThe White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value25

Category winnerThe WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

violet61%

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TequilaSaltLiquorLeatherLemonTobaccoOakWoody Notes

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineSuedeRaspberrySmokePapyrusCardamom

Base

PatchouliBlack AmberMossBlack Pepper

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Iris and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer6

Fall44

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Category winnerThe WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex4

Women44

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,661

PerfumerIsrael Moreno, Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerThe WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charro Negro by Nahualli captures the dark, gritty spirit of a Mexican night. This leather fragrance blends sharp tequila, rich liquor, and smoky suede, making it perfect for cold autumn evenings when you wear a heavy leather jacket. It is a bold, challenging scent that refuses to play safe, dry down quietly, or blend…

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The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

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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, Charro Negro or The White?

The White takes 7 of 7 categories. Charro Negro is rated 2.46/5 from 41 votes; The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes. Choose Charro Negro for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charro Negro or The White?

The White lasts longest (The White 63/100, Charro Negro 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charro Negro or The White?

The White projects furthest (The White 52/100, Charro Negro 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charro Negro and The White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Iris and Smoke.

Is Charro Negro or The White better for summer or winter?

For summer, The White is the stronger pick. For winter, Charro Negro is the stronger pick. Charro Negro suits evening wear; The White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charro Negro and The White?

Charro Negro has top notes of Tequila, Salt, Liquor and Leather, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Suede, a base of Patchouli, Black Amber, Moss and Black Pepper. The White features Iris, Smoke and Woody Notes.