Fragrance comparison

Higher Black vs Menta & Alecrim

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 447 ratings analysed

5 wins

Higher Black

Dior · 2002

4.3560 votes

Rank #11,103 AromaticWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Menta & Alecrim

Granado

4.21387 votes

Rank #12,176 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Higher Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Menta & Alecrim
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Higher Black5/7

Menta & Alecrim2/7

Ratings & consensus: Menta & Alecrim
Community sentiment: Higher Black
Longevity: Higher Black
Sillage & projection: Higher Black
Value for money: Menta & Alecrim
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 BlackDior

Menta & AlecrimGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

4.21/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerMenta & AlecrimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

387 votes

Category winnerHigher BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHigher Black

SillageHigher Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMenta & AlecrimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

sweet61%

green100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

citrus30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressSpicesRosemary

Base

Pear WoodMusk

Top

MintGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

RosemaryAnise

Base

MuskCypressAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Cypress, Rosemary and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall83

Winter38

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHigher BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men8

Unisex87

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,103

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2002

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerHigher BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior 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…

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Granado Menta & Alecrim opens with a blast of crushed garden mint leaves, icy bergamot, and bitter green foliage. The opening feels raw and cold, like tearing fresh herbs directly from wet soil on a humid summer morning. As the top notes settle, aromatic rosemary and sweet anise emerge to soften the sharp herbal edges…

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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, Higher Black or Menta & Alecrim?

Higher Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Higher Black is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Menta & Alecrim is rated 4.21/5 from 387 votes. Choose Higher Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Menta & Alecrim for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Higher Black or Menta & Alecrim?

Higher Black lasts longest (Higher Black 76/100, Menta & Alecrim 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Higher Black or Menta & Alecrim?

Higher Black projects furthest (Higher Black 72/100, Menta & Alecrim 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher Black and Menta & Alecrim smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Cypress, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Higher Black or Menta & Alecrim 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher Black and Menta & Alecrim?

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. Menta & Alecrim has top notes of Mint, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary and Anise, a base of Musk, Cypress and Amber.