Higher Black vs Image Harmony
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
Higher BlackChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Image HarmonyChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Higher Black6/7
Image Harmony1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Higher Black
- Community sentiment
- Higher Black
- Longevity
- Higher Black
- Sillage & projection
- Higher Black
- Value for money
- Image Harmony
- Versatility
- Higher Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Higher BlackDiorImage HarmonyCerrutiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%
3.98/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%
Category winnerHigher BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
22%Love
66%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
64 votes
Category winnerHigher BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHigher Black
SillageHigher Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerImage HarmonyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressSpicesRosemary
Base
Pear WoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
PearMintBergamotBanana LeafBirch LeafLemonBlack Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
Juniper BerriesJasmineFig TreeCypress
Base4-6 hrs
VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMint, Pear, Cypress and Musk. Durations are only published for Image Harmony, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter38
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer88
Fall64
Winter16
Day100
Night41
Category winnerHigher BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,103
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2002
Reviews7
Overall rank#18,678
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerHigher BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Higher Black opens with a clean, energizing splash of crisp green pear, chilled mint, and bright Amalfi lemon mixed with juicy peach. As the lively fruit notes settle on skin, earthy cypress and fragrant garden rosemary take over, giving the scent a brisk herbal backbone with a pinch of peppery spice. The drydown…
Reviews →Cerruti Image Harmony is a refreshing, easygoing eau de toilette built for warm mornings and relaxed settings. The scent opens with a lively splash of crisp green pear, cooling garden mint, and bright Italian bergamot that wakes up the senses without stinging your nose. As the first burst settles, gentle cypress needl…
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, Higher Black or Image Harmony?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Higher Black is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Image Harmony is rated 3.98/5 from 64 votes. Choose Higher Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Image Harmony for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Higher Black or Image Harmony?
Higher Black lasts longest (Higher Black 76/100, Image Harmony 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Higher Black or Image Harmony?
Higher Black projects furthest (Higher Black 72/100, Image Harmony 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Higher Black and Image Harmony smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Pear, Cypress and Musk.
Is Higher Black or Image Harmony better for summer or winter?
For summer, Higher Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Higher Black is the stronger pick. Higher Black suits daytime wear; Image Harmony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Higher Black and Image Harmony?
Higher Black has top notes of Peach, Mint, Pear and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cypress, Spices and Rosemary, a base of Pear Wood and Musk. Image Harmony has top notes of Pear, Mint, Bergamot and Banana Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Jasmine, Fig Tree and Cypress, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.
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