Fragrance comparison

Clean Warm Cashmere vs Black Flower

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

Clean Warm Cashmere

Clean

4.3554 votes

Rank #36,274 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #12,085 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories.

Clean Warm Cashmere
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Clean Warm Cashmere3/7

Black Flower4/7

Ratings & consensus: Clean Warm Cashmere
Community sentiment: Clean Warm Cashmere
Longevity: Black Flower
Sillage & projection: Black Flower
Value for money: Black Flower
Versatility: Clean Warm Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Warm CashmereClean

Black FlowerIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

Category winnerClean Warm CashmereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerClean Warm CashmereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Flower

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBlack FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

floral61%

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotBlack CurrantSicilian Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Iris FlowerOrchid

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskCedarVetiver

Top

Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Orchid and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Clean Warm Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer35

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night35

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClean Warm CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex62

Women38

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Warm Cashmere brings an easy, comforting feel that balances crisp freshness with soothing woods. It opens with bright Sicilian orange, zesty bergamot, and a touch of tart black currant. As the initial splash softens, a clean heart of iris flower and delicate orchid emerges, adding a gentle powdery touch without …

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Black Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…

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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, Clean Warm Cashmere or Black Flower?

Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories. Clean Warm Cashmere is rated 4.35/5 from 54 votes; Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes. Choose Clean Warm Cashmere for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Clean Warm Cashmere or Black Flower?

Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Clean Warm Cashmere 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Warm Cashmere or Black Flower?

Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Clean Warm Cashmere 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Warm Cashmere and Black Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Orchid and Vetiver.

Is Clean Warm Cashmere or Black Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Warm Cashmere is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Flower is the stronger pick. Clean Warm Cashmere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Warm Cashmere and Black Flower?

Clean Warm Cashmere has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant and Sicilian Orange, heart notes of Iris Flower and Orchid, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla.