Fragrance comparison

Gambler vs Black Cash

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Gambler

Jovan

4.2711 votes

Rank #33,868 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,252 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gambler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gambler2/5

Black Cash3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GamblerJovan

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

Category winnerGamblerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

leather69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LaurelsJuniperArtemisiaLemonBergamot

Heart

VetiverJasmineCarnationPatchouliGalbanumPine Tree

Base

MuskOakmossCastoreumMyrrhCinnamonOlibanumLeather

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Artemisia, Lemon and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#56,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGamblerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gambler by Jovan is a rugged, aromatic green Cologne built for cooler autumn days. It leans heavily on herbal juniper and dry pine, offering a masculine vibe that fits a casual denim jacket. The dry-down settles into a warm, mossy skin scent that feels direct and unpretentious.

Reviews →

Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

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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 is better, Gambler or Black Cash?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Gambler is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gambler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gambler or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Gambler 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gambler or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Gambler 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gambler and Black Cash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Artemisia, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Gambler or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Gambler suits day or night wear; Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gambler and Black Cash?

Gambler has top notes of Laurels, Juniper, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Castoreum and Myrrh. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.