Fragrance comparison

Dukes Carpet vs Sandalwood + Black Peppe

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dukes Carpet

Anti

4.1063 votes

Rank #9,896 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sandalwood + Black Peppe

Huron

3.805 votes

Rank #54,645 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dukes Carpet takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dukes Carpet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandalwood + Black Peppe
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dukes Carpet4/4

Sandalwood + Black Peppe0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dukes CarpetAnti

Sandalwood + Black PeppeHuron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

40%Love

0%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDukes Carpet

SillageDukes Carpet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDukes CarpetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

woody100%

powdery90%

warm spicy80%

violet70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonGingerCedarCardamom

Heart

GinJuniperRed Berries

Base

Old Furniture

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperGingerJuniperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCardamomelemiPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cedar, Cardamom and Juniper. Durations are only published for Sandalwood + Black Peppe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,896

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#54,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDukes CarpetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dukes Carpet smells like a crisp gin cocktail poured over polished cedar. Amalfi lemon, ginger and cardamom give it a bright, spicy lift, while juniper and gin keep the heart aromatic and dry. The wear feels fresh but dressed up, with an old-wood base that suits spring and summer days especially well. It leans unisex,…

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Huron Sandalwood + Black Pepper brings a crisp, freshly showered feel combined with warm, comforting woods. The scent kicks off with a bright crunch of cracked black pepper, aromatic juniper berries, and a splash of cool watery notes that wake up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the sharp opening softens into green…

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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, Dukes Carpet or Sandalwood + Black Peppe?

Dukes Carpet takes 4 of 4 categories. Dukes Carpet is rated 4.10/5 from 63 votes; Sandalwood + Black Peppe is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dukes Carpet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandalwood + Black Peppe for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dukes Carpet or Sandalwood + Black Peppe?

Dukes Carpet lasts longest (Dukes Carpet 65/100, Sandalwood + Black Peppe 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dukes Carpet or Sandalwood + Black Peppe?

Dukes Carpet projects furthest (Dukes Carpet 61/100, Sandalwood + Black Peppe 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dukes Carpet and Sandalwood + Black Peppe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cedar, Cardamom and Juniper.

Is Dukes Carpet or Sandalwood + Black Peppe better for summer or winter?

Dukes Carpet suits daytime wear; Sandalwood + Black Peppe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dukes Carpet and Sandalwood + Black Peppe?

Dukes Carpet has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Ginger, Cedar and Cardamom, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Red Berries, a base of Old Furniture. Sandalwood + Black Peppe has top notes of Black Pepper, Ginger, Juniper and Watery Notes, heart notes of Violet, Cardamom, elemi and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.