Fragrance comparison

Halcyon vs Black Widow by the Fire

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Halcyon

Parfums Vintage

3.002 votes

Rank #69,233 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Widow by the Fire

The Dua Brand

4.805 votes

Rank #42,259 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Widow by the Fire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Halcyon
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Best in winter.
Black Widow by the Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Halcyon0/5

Black Widow by the Fire4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Widow by the Fire
Sillage & projection: Black Widow by the Fire
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Black Widow by the Fire
Fragranxe ranking: Black Widow by the Fire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HalcyonParfums Vintage

Black Widow by the FireThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityBlack Widow by the Fire

SillageBlack Widow by the Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

almond61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

chocolate77%

rum69%

almond61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sweet NotesSpicesCaramelCoffeeVetiverChocolateRumWoodsy NotesAlmondPowdery NotesSugar CaneSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Dark ChocolateRumGuaiac WoodAlmondClovesPink PepperSandalwoodVanillaCaramelOrange BlossomPeru BalsamHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBlack Widow by the FireLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Widow by the FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Halcyon by Parfums Vintage is a rich, dark gourmand fragrance built around warm rum, roasted coffee, and sweet caramel. From the initial spray, a splash of boozy rum meets bitter chocolate and roasted almond, creating an aroma reminiscent of an upscale dessert parlor. As the composition settles, creamy vanilla and mel…

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Black Widow by the Fire by The Dua Brand combines the dark, decadent indulgence of bitter chocolate and spiced rum with the comforting warmth of roasted chestnuts and crackling campfire smoke. Built as a high-strength Extrait de Parfum, it opens with a mouthwatering burst of cacao and sweet liquor before revealing a h…

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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, Halcyon or Black Widow by the Fire?

Black Widow by the Fire takes 4 of 5 categories. Halcyon is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Black Widow by the Fire is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Halcyon for a sweet and woody character. Best in winter. Choose Black Widow by the Fire for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Halcyon or Black Widow by the Fire?

Black Widow by the Fire lasts longest (Black Widow by the Fire 76/100, Halcyon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Halcyon or Black Widow by the Fire?

Black Widow by the Fire projects furthest (Black Widow by the Fire 65/100, Halcyon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Halcyon and Black Widow by the Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Caramel, Rum, Almond and Sandalwood.

Is Halcyon or Black Widow by the Fire better for summer or winter?

Black Widow by the Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Halcyon and Black Widow by the Fire?

Halcyon features Sweet Notes, Spices, Caramel, Coffee and Vetiver. Black Widow by the Fire features Dark Chocolate, Rum, Guaiac Wood, Almond and Cloves.