Fragrance comparison

Coney Island Baby vs Black Origami

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

Coney Island Baby

Scout Dixon West

2.74291 votes

Rank #12,051 AmberVanilla

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24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #3,929 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 6 of 7 categories.

Coney Island Baby
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.
Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Coney Island Baby1/7

Black Origami6/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Origami
Community sentiment: Black Origami
Longevity: Black Origami
Sillage & projection: Black Origami
Value for money: Black Origami
Versatility: Coney Island Baby
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Origami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coney Island BabyScout Dixon West

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

17%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

31%Hate

268 votes

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack Origami

SillageBlack Origami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value86

Category winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla83%

balsamic65%

powdery48%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangBergamot

Heart

VanillaWaffle

Base

StyraxAmber

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Bergamot, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerConey Island BabyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex62

Women31

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,051

PerfumerDoug Falcone

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#3,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coney Island Baby by Scout Dixon West is an industrial gourmand that balances sugary vanilla and waffle notes against the sharp, metallic scent of gasoline. Designed for bold, unisex wear, this fragrance captures the nostalgic and provocative atmosphere of a seaside theme park. It is a striking option for those who en…

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Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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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, Coney Island Baby or Black Origami?

Black Origami takes 6 of 7 categories. Coney Island Baby is rated 2.74/5 from 291 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose Coney Island Baby for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Coney Island Baby or Black Origami?

They last about the same: Black Origami 66/100, Coney Island Baby 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Coney Island Baby or Black Origami?

Black Origami projects furthest (Black Origami 56/100, Coney Island Baby 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coney Island Baby and Black Origami smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Coney Island Baby or Black Origami better for summer or winter?

For summer, Coney Island Baby is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Origami is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coney Island Baby and Black Origami?

Coney Island Baby has top notes of Ylang Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla and Waffle, a base of Styrax and Amber. Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.