Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Black vs Orange Blossom

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Black

Ulric de Varens · 2008

3.9416 votes

Rank #45,256 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Orange Blossom

The 7 Virtues

3.7090 votes

Rank #13,408 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orange Blossom takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Orange Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hot! Fragrances Black2/5

Orange Blossom3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances BlackUlric de Varens

Orange BlossomThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

3.70/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerHot! Fragrances BlackRating 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

18%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOrange Blossom

SillageHot! Fragrances Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerOrange BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

leather30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and amber

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

LemonPetitgrainGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineOrris

Base

VetiverLabdanumAmber

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

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,408

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerOrange BlossomHigher 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 …

Reviews →

A bright orange blossom scent with a sharp citrus opening, neroli at the centre, and a dry green edge that gives it a cleaner, less sugary feel. It stays airy and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but some wearers find it lighter and shorter-lived than they want. Best for someone who likes fresh white florals …

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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 Orange Blossom?

Orange Blossom takes 3 of 5 categories. Hot! Fragrances Black is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Orange Blossom is rated 3.70/5 from 90 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Black or Orange Blossom?

Orange Blossom lasts longest (Orange Blossom 56/100, Hot! Fragrances Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Black or Orange Blossom?

Projection is very close: Hot! Fragrances Black 50/100, Orange Blossom 49/100 for sillage.

Do Hot! Fragrances Black and Orange Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Vetiver.

Is Hot! Fragrances Black or Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Black and Orange Blossom?

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. Orange Blossom has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum and Amber.