Higher vs Higher Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
HigherChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Higher BlackChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Higher1/7
Higher Black6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Higher Black
- Community sentiment
- Higher Black
- Longevity
- Higher Black
- Sillage & projection
- Higher Black
- Value for money
- Higher Black
- Versatility
- Higher Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HigherDiorHigher BlackDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%
Category winnerHigher BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
1,428 votes
53%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
60 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 winnerHigher BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
green61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBasilLemonPeach
Heart
CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom
Base
MuskCedar
Top
PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressSpicesRosemary
Base
Pear WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Peach, Cypress and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter38
Day100
Night67
Category winnerHigher BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,203
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2001
Reviews128
Overall rank#11,046
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2002
Reviews7
Category winnerHigherHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHigher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…
Reviews →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…
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 or Higher Black?
Higher Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes; Higher Black is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Higher Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Higher or Higher Black?
Higher Black lasts longest (Higher Black 76/100, Higher 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Higher or Higher Black?
Higher Black projects furthest (Higher Black 72/100, Higher 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Higher and Higher Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Peach, Cypress and Rosemary.
Is Higher or Higher Black 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 and Higher Black?
Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar. 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.
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