Fragrance comparison

Elfe d'Argent vs Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Elfe d'Argent

Les Contes

4.0018 votes

Rank #42,482 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Black

Chlorophylla

—0 votes

Rank #72,951 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elfe d'Argent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Elfe d'Argent
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Elfe d'Argent2/3

Black0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elfe d'Argent
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elfe d'Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elfe d'ArgentLes Contes

BlackChlorophylla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityElfe d'Argent

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

animalic84%

green77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red BerriesGalbanumBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderWhite Flowers

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherPatchouliCedarOakmoss

Top

BergamotPetitgrainBasilLemonArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaCloveRoseLilyHoney

Base

TobaccoLeatherPatchouliSandalwoodCedarOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Leather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Elfe d'Argent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night80

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex18

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#72,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElfe d'ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elfe d'Argent by Les Contes opens with a tart crunch of red berries, bitter green galbanum, and a quick splash of citrus bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness steps aside for clean French lavender and soft white flower petals, creating an aromatic heart that feels fresh and balanced. As the scent sett…

Reviews →

Black by Chlorophylla is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Black was launched in 2015. Top notes are Bergamot, Petitgrain, Basil, Lemon, Artemisia and Galbanum; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Clove, Rose, Lily and Honey; base notes are Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Musk. It ope…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Elfe d'Argent or Black?

Elfe d'Argent lasts longest (Elfe d'Argent 71/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elfe d'Argent or Black?

Projection is very close: Elfe d'Argent 67/100, Black 67/100 for sillage.

Do Elfe d'Argent and Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Elfe d'Argent or Black better for summer or winter?

Elfe d'Argent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elfe d'Argent and Black?

Elfe d'Argent has top notes of Red Berries, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and White Flowers, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Cedar and Oakmoss. Black has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Clove and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Sandalwood.