Fragrance comparison

Gemini vs Kiton Black

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

Gemini

Demeter Fragrance

3.4212 votes

Rank #56,339 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kiton Black

Kiton

4.07251 votes

Rank #4,900 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kiton Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gemini
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kiton Black
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Gemini1/5

Kiton Black4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeminiDemeter Fragrance

Kiton BlackKiton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

4.07/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerKiton BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

41%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

182 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKiton Black

SillageKiton Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerGeminiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

floral80%

earthy70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

woody100%

leather92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverCyclamenCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Violet LeafRed BerriesBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCyclamenCedarCardamom

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cyclamen and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Gemini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,900

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerKiton BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gemini by Demeter Fragrance centers on a bright trio of cardamom, cyclamen, and vetiver. The opening spray releases an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol that quickly clears into cool, peppery green spice. Fresh cyclamen steps forward next, offering a watery, dewy floral texture that keeps the composition crisp rathe…

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Kiton Black is a woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into violet leaf and leather. Launched in 2007 by Maurice Roucel, it offers a crisp, slightly ozonic opening that settles into a dark, masculine base. It performs best during the cooler days of spring, providing a sharp and professional profile for office or eve…

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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, Gemini or Kiton Black?

Kiton Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Gemini is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Kiton Black is rated 4.07/5 from 251 votes. Choose Gemini for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kiton Black for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gemini or Kiton Black?

Kiton Black lasts longest (Kiton Black 68/100, Gemini 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gemini or Kiton Black?

Kiton Black projects furthest (Kiton Black 61/100, Gemini 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gemini and Kiton Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cyclamen and Cardamom.

Is Gemini or Kiton Black better for summer or winter?

Gemini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gemini and Kiton Black?

Gemini features Vetiver, Cyclamen and Cardamom. Kiton Black has top notes of Violet Leaf, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen, Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Tonka Bean.