Declaration d'Amour vs Pure Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
Declaration d'AmourChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Declaration d'Amour1/4
Pure Black3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pure Black
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Black
- Value for money
- Pure Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Declaration d'Amour
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Declaration d'AmourCartierPure BlackCreation LamisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 26%Had 12%Want 63%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
18%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Black
SillagePure Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
green74%
sweet65%
fruity56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangeBirchBergamotThymeMandarin OrangeArtemisiaNeroliCoriander
Heart
GingerIrisCardamomPepperJuniperJasmineCinnamon
Base
OakmossHaitian VetiverLeatherAmberTeaWhite Cedar Extract
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPineappleGreen NotesPapayaLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Woody NotesCorianderJuniperAngelica
Base6-8 hrs
Pine needlesOakmossCedarPatchouliBalsam Fir
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Cardamom and Juniper. Durations are only published for Pure Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter70
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
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#28,704
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#42,614
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDeclaration d'AmourHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCartier Declaration d'Amour opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange and aromatic thyme before unrolling a warm core of cardamom and ginger. A clean tea note settles over dry white cedar extract and Haitian vetiver in the base, creating a polished scent for office wear and cool spring mornings. The composition balanc…
Reviews →Pure Black by Creation Lamis opens with an energetic blend of crisp green notes, tangy pineapple, and sharp lemon, quickly balanced by a hint of spicy cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic juniper berry and coriander emerge alongside dry cedar and herbal angelica, shifting the scent from fruity freshne…
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, Declaration d'Amour or Pure Black?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Declaration d'Amour is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Pure Black is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Declaration d'Amour for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Declaration d'Amour or Pure Black?
Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 100/100, Declaration d'Amour 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Declaration d'Amour or Pure Black?
Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 88/100, Declaration d'Amour 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Declaration d'Amour and Pure Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Cardamom and Juniper.
Is Declaration d'Amour or Pure Black better for summer or winter?
Declaration d'Amour suits daytime wear; Pure Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Declaration d'Amour and Pure Black?
Declaration d'Amour has top notes of Bitter Orange, Birch, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Ginger, Iris, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Leather and Amber. Pure Black has top notes of Cardamom, Pineapple, Green Notes and Papaya, heart notes of Woody Notes, Coriander, Juniper and Angelica, a base of Pine needles, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli.
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