Fragrance comparison

Greyhaven vs Play In Black Seduction for Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Greyhaven

Misc. Goods Co.

3.0313 votes

Rank #22,785 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Play In Black Seduction for Men

Antonio Banderas

3.2619 votes

Rank #55,327 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Play In Black Seduction for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Greyhaven
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Play In Black Seduction for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Greyhaven2/5

Play In Black Seduction for Men3/5

Ratings & consensus: Play In Black Seduction for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Greyhaven
Sillage & projection: Play In Black Seduction for Men
Value for money: Play In Black Seduction for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Greyhaven

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreyhavenMisc. Goods Co.

Play In Black Seduction for MenAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.03/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

3.26/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 28%Want 31%

Category winnerPlay In Black Seduction for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

11%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

26%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityGreyhaven

SillagePlay In Black Seduction for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPlay In Black Seduction for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine90%

woody80%

conifer70%

wine60%

salty50%

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

marine84%

musky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both marine, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeSea Notes

Heart

CedarwoodMoss

Base

White WineSpices

Top

Green AppleBergamot

Heart

SpicesSea Notes

Base

PatchouliMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Moss and Spices. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring38

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,785

PerfumerSarah McCartney

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#55,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGreyhavenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Greyhaven smells like damp pine air rolling into a small coastal town. You get salty marine notes, green moss, cedar, and a faint white wine twist that keeps it a little unusual. It wears close to the skin and reads more atmospheric than loud. If you like subtle, outdoorsy fragrances with a breezy, slightly nostalgic …

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A crisp green apple and bergamot opening gives Play In Black Seduction for Men an easy, fresh start, then the scent turns spicier and more marine through the heart. Patchouli, musk, and moss in the base add an earthy, slightly salty finish. It reads as a budget-friendly aromatic spicy scent with a casual, masculine pr…

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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, Greyhaven or Play In Black Seduction for Men?

Play In Black Seduction for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Greyhaven is rated 3.03/5 from 13 votes; Play In Black Seduction for Men is rated 3.26/5 from 19 votes. Choose Greyhaven for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Play In Black Seduction for Men for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Greyhaven or Play In Black Seduction for Men?

Greyhaven lasts longest (Greyhaven 63/100, Play In Black Seduction for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Greyhaven or Play In Black Seduction for Men?

Play In Black Seduction for Men projects furthest (Play In Black Seduction for Men 53/100, Greyhaven 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greyhaven and Play In Black Seduction for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Moss and Spices.

Is Greyhaven or Play In Black Seduction for Men better for summer or winter?

Greyhaven suits daytime wear; Play In Black Seduction for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greyhaven and Play In Black Seduction for Men?

Greyhaven has top notes of Pine Tree and Sea Notes, heart notes of Cedarwood and Moss, a base of White Wine and Spices. Play In Black Seduction for Men has top notes of Green Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Spices and Sea Notes, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Moss.