Fragrance comparison

Cool Black vs Luban

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Cool Black

Mandarina Duck

3.95112 votes

Rank #14,029 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Luban

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.5812 votes

Rank #38,480 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luban takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cool Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luban
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cool Black2/5

Luban3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cool BlackMandarina Duck

LubanAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 59%

Category winnerLubanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

54%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

83%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityLuban

SillageLuban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value32

Category winnerCool BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

violet61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

violet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack PepperLemon Peel

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletelemiHyssop

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarMoss

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperOrange OilCypress

Heart

OlibanumVioletelemiJuniperAmbrox Super

Base

Peru BalsamPralineAmbrocenideAmbergrisAmbrettolideCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Violet, elemi and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cool Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night39

Spring86

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex21

Women5

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,029

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#38,480

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCool BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cool Black by Mandarina Duck is a crisp woody aromatic Eau de Toilette built around zesty citrus and leafy violet. The first spray delivers a tart burst of bitter lemon peel and bergamot, sharpened by a kick of freshly crushed black pepper. Give it ten minutes. The citrus sharp edges soften into cool violet petals, he…

Reviews →

Luban by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Luban was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orange Oil and Cypress; middle notes are Olibanum, Violet, elemi, Juniper and Ambrox Super;…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cool Black or Luban?

Luban takes 3 of 5 categories. Cool Black is rated 3.95/5 from 112 votes; Luban is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cool Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luban for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cool Black or Luban?

Luban lasts longest (Luban 93/100, Cool Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cool Black or Luban?

Luban projects furthest (Luban 89/100, Cool Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cool Black and Luban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet, elemi and Cedar.

Is Cool Black or Luban better for summer or winter?

Cool Black suits daytime wear; Luban suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cool Black and Luban?

Cool Black has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon Peel, heart notes of Violet, elemi and Hyssop, a base of Musk, Cedar and Moss. Luban has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orange Oil and Cypress, heart notes of Olibanum, Violet, elemi and Juniper, a base of Peru Balsam, Praline, Ambrocenide and Ambergris.