Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Satomi Black

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 284 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fresh

Desigual

3.86259 votes

Rank #14,034 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Satomi Black

Parfums Genty

3.4025 votes

Rank #55,720 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh takes 5 of 8 categories.

Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Satomi Black
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fresh5/8

Satomi Black2/8

Ratings & consensus: Fresh
Community sentiment: Fresh
Longevity: Fresh
Sillage & projection: Fresh
Value for money: Satomi Black
Versatility: Satomi Black
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshDesigual

Satomi BlackParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 42%Had 32%Want 25%

3.40/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 16%Had 72%Want 13%

Category winnerFreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

8%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerFreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityFresh

SillageFresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSatomi BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

green83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

musky77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuFruitsMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusGreen AppleMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyMagnoliaLotus

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmberBrazilian Redwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Category winnerSatomi BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 13%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,034

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#55,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual Fresh wastes no time getting to the point. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour lemon and bitter yuzu rind, backed by a quick chill of crushed mint. It feels crisp and immediately cooling. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens into crunchy green apple and watery lotus petals, giving the hea…

Reviews →

Satomi Black by Parfums Genty delivers a crisp, tart opening that immediately wakes up the senses. You get a sharp splash of sour yuzu citrus alongside chilled pomegranate seeds. It feels watery and bright. The first five minutes carry a noticeable flash of perfumer alcohol before the oils settle down completely. Soon…

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, Fresh or Satomi Black?

Fresh takes 5 of 8 categories. Fresh is rated 3.86/5 from 259 votes; Satomi Black is rated 3.40/5 from 25 votes. Choose Fresh for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Satomi Black for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Satomi Black?

Fresh lasts longest (Fresh 58/100, Satomi Black 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh or Satomi Black?

Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 50/100, Satomi Black 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh and Satomi Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Lotus, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Fresh or Satomi Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Satomi Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Satomi Black is the stronger pick. Fresh suits daytime wear; Satomi Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Satomi Black?

Fresh has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Fruits and Mint, heart notes of Lotus, Green Apple and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Satomi Black has top notes of Pomegranate and Yuzu, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia and Lotus, a base of Musk, Amber and Brazilian Redwood.