Fragrance comparison

Godolphin vs Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,564 ratings analysed

5 wins

Godolphin

Parfums de Marly

4.122,467 votes

Rank #1,566 LeatherAromatic

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea

M. Micallef

4.0297 votes

Rank #29,332 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Godolphin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Godolphin
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Godolphin5/7

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea2/7

Ratings & consensus: Godolphin
Community sentiment: Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Longevity: Godolphin
Sillage & projection: Godolphin
Value for money: Godolphin
Versatility: Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Godolphin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GodolphinParfums de Marly

Les 4 Saisons: Black SeaM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

Category winnerGodolphinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

2,467 votes

33%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Black SeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGodolphin

SillageGodolphin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value33

Category winnerGodolphinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

amber65%

smoky48%

cinnamon30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrrisJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille

Top

SpicesGuaiac WoodCypress

Heart

SaffronCloveCinnamonFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cypress, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Godolphin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring68

Summer21

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night31

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Black SeaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women4

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,566

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#29,332

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGodolphinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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Black Sea by M. Micallef opens with a sharp, resinous blend of cypress and guaiac wood that sets an immediate, outdoorsy tone. As it settles, warm spices like saffron and cinnamon emerge, providing a cozy contrast against the cooling incense base. This is a versatile, woody scent that works best during crisp, transiti…

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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, Godolphin or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?

Godolphin takes 5 of 7 categories. Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes; Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea is rated 4.02/5 from 97 votes. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Godolphin or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?

Godolphin lasts longest (Godolphin 79/100, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Godolphin or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?

Godolphin projects furthest (Godolphin 67/100, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Godolphin and Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cypress, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Godolphin or Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea is the stronger pick. For winter, Godolphin is the stronger pick. Godolphin suits evening wear; Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Godolphin and Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea?

Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea has top notes of Spices, Guaiac Wood and Cypress, heart notes of Saffron, Clove, Cinnamon and Floral Notes, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.