D.Strict vs Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories.
D.StrictChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Les 4 Saisons: Black SeaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
D.Strict4/5
Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- D.Strict
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
- Sillage & projection
- D.Strict
- Value for money
- D.Strict
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- D.Strict
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
D.StrictStrellsonLes 4 Saisons: Black SeaM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%
4.02/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%
Category winnerD.StrictRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
33%Love
52%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
97 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLes 4 Saisons: Black Sea
SillageD.Strict
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerD.StrictBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
woody83%
amber65%
smoky48%
cinnamon30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGinger
Heart
IncenseMintSaffronLavender
Base
PatchouliVirginia CedarVanille
Top
SpicesGuaiac WoodCypress
Heart
SaffronCloveCinnamonFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberVanille
InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring68
Summer21
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night31
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,763
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#31,864
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerD.StrictHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrellson D.Strict opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and warm ginger before shifting into a dry heart of incense, mint, lavender, and saffron. As the scent settles, patchouli, Virginia cedar, and soft vanilla create a warm, woody finish. It fits cold autumn weather and evening wear, providing a clean yet resino…
Reviews →Black Sea by M. Micallef opens with a sharp, resinous blend of cypress and guaiac wood that sets an immediate, outdoorsy tone. As it settles, warm spices like saffron and cinnamon emerge, providing a cozy contrast against the cooling incense base. This is a versatile, woody scent that works best during crisp, transiti…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, D.Strict or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?
D.Strict takes 4 of 5 categories. D.Strict is rated 4.30/5 from 20 votes; Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea is rated 4.02/5 from 97 votes. Choose D.Strict for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, D.Strict or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?
They last about the same: Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 69/100, D.Strict 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, D.Strict or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?
Projection is very close: D.Strict 63/100, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 61/100 for sillage.
Do D.Strict and Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
Is D.Strict or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea better for summer or winter?
D.Strict suits evening wear; Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in D.Strict and Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?
D.Strict has top notes of Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Mint, Saffron and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea has top notes of Spices, Guaiac Wood and Cypress, heart notes of Saffron, Clove, Cinnamon and Floral Notes, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.
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