Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 44 vs Seduction in Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,272 ratings analysed

Creation N° 44

Ulric de Varens · 2009

3.205 votes

Rank #65,021 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Seduction in Black

Antonio Banderas

3.751,267 votes

Rank #1,867 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Creation N° 44
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Seduction in Black
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Creation N° 442/4

Seduction in Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation N° 44
Sillage & projection: Creation N° 44
Value for money: Seduction in Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seduction in Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 44Ulric de Varens

Seduction in BlackAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 53%

3.75/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,231 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCreation N° 44

SillageCreation N° 44

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSeduction in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePatchouliCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

Black CurrantBergamot

Heart

NutmegCardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Cardamom and Musk. Durations are only published for Creation N° 44, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,867

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerSeduction in BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 44 by Ulric de Varens hits skin with a burst of bright tangerine, bitter bergamot, and tart black currant. It does not apologize for its opening sharpness. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens. Spicy cardamom and earthy patchouli emerge alongside clean jasmine petals, creating a sunbaked Mediterrane…

Reviews →

Seduction in Black opens with juicy black currant and bergamot, then turns smoother with cardamom, nutmeg, amber and tonka. It smells fruity, spicy and softly woody rather than heavy. This is the kind of affordable evening scent that works well for dates, casual nights out and even the office if you spray lightly. Per…

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, Creation N° 44 or Seduction in Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Creation N° 44 is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Seduction in Black is rated 3.75/5 from 1,267 votes. Choose Creation N° 44 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Seduction in Black for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 44 or Seduction in Black?

Creation N° 44 lasts longest (Creation N° 44 67/100, Seduction in Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 44 or Seduction in Black?

Creation N° 44 projects furthest (Creation N° 44 83/100, Seduction in Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation N° 44 and Seduction in Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Creation N° 44 or Seduction in Black better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 44 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 44 and Seduction in Black?

Creation N° 44 has top notes of Tangerine, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Seduction in Black has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar.