Glacier vs Pure Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Black takes 5 of 5 categories.
GlacierChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Pure BlackChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Glacier0/5
Pure Black5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Pure Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pure Black
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Black
- Value for money
- Pure Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GlacierOriflamePure BlackSergio TacchiniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.27/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 37%Had 56%Want 7%
3.91/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 66%Had 11%Want 24%
Category winnerPure BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
42%Like
15%Ok
30%Dislike
3%Hate
342 votes
41%Love
41%Like
12%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Black
SillagePure Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
woody70%
green60%
fruity50%
aromatic100%
lavender88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
mossy53%
earthy42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintLemonBergamotWatermelonPineapple
Heart
LavenderRosemaryWoody NotesTarragonJuniperBlack Currant
Base
MuskSuedeVetiverTobaccoSandalwoodAmber
Top
LavenderAbsintheRosemaryTarragonWormwood
Heart
SandalwoodWisteriaVetiver
Base
oak mossAmberTonka
InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Tarragon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall78
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,257
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#10,089
PerfumerSofia Bardelli
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerPure BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriflame Glacier opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint, sour lemon, and bergamot. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, herbal lavender and bitter rosemary take over the middle phase. The dry-down settles into clean musk, vetiver, and subtle suede. It offers a light, fresh profile built for casual morning wear in h…
Reviews →Pure Black by Sergio Tacchini is an aromatic fougere that lands with a fresh, spicy intensity. It relies on lavender and absinthe to set a bold tone before warming into a woody base of sandalwood and amber. This fragrance is a solid choice for men who prefer crisp, classic profiles that perform well in professional or…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Glacier or Pure Black?
Pure Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Glacier is rated 3.27/5 from 342 votes; Pure Black is rated 3.91/5 from 55 votes. Choose Glacier for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Pure Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Glacier or Pure Black?
Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 68/100, Glacier 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Glacier or Pure Black?
Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 58/100, Glacier 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Glacier and Pure Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Tarragon and Vetiver.
Is Glacier or Pure Black better for summer or winter?
Pure Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Glacier and Pure Black?
Glacier has top notes of Mint, Lemon, Bergamot and Watermelon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Woody Notes and Tarragon, a base of Musk, Suede, Vetiver and Tobacco. Pure Black has top notes of Lavender, Absinthe, Rosemary and Tarragon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Wisteria and Vetiver, a base of oak moss, Amber and Tonka.
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