Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Black vs Beaumont White Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Black

Ulric de Varens · 2008

3.9416 votes

Rank #45,256 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Beaumont White Gold

Amordad

4.001 votes

Rank #64,025 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Hot! Fragrances Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Beaumont White Gold
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hot! Fragrances Black1/2

Beaumont White Gold1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Beaumont White Gold
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hot! Fragrances Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances BlackUlric de Varens

Beaumont White GoldAmordad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageBeaumont White Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

leather30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

green77%

woody69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Teak WoodVetiver

Base3-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

Top

LemonAldehydesMandarin OrangeGrapefruitPeach

Heart

LavenderMintGreen NotesVioletRoseStar Anise

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHot! Fragrances BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Black by Ulric de Varens delivers a crisp citrus punch that quickly settles into dry wood and subtle warmth. Spray it on. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange hit your nose with instant brightness. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge fades into …

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Amordad Beaumont White Gold is an aromatic fougere that starts with bright citrus and clean aldehydes before settling into a cool lavender heart. A base of amber and warm sandalwood anchors the blend, making it a reliable signature scent for daytime wear in the spring and summer. It suits men who prefer clean, laundry…

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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, Hot! Fragrances Black or Beaumont White Gold?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Hot! Fragrances Black is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Beaumont White Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Beaumont White Gold for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Black or Beaumont White Gold?

Beaumont White Gold projects furthest (Beaumont White Gold 100/100, Hot! Fragrances Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Black and Beaumont White Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Vetiver.

Is Hot! Fragrances Black or Beaumont White Gold better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Black suits daytime wear; Beaumont White Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Black and Beaumont White Gold?

Hot! Fragrances Black has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Teak Wood and Vetiver, a base of Leather and Amber. Beaumont White Gold has top notes of Lemon, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Mint, Green Notes and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.