Fragrance comparison

Jet Black Mahogany vs Pride

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Jet Black Mahogany

Michael Malul London

3.789 votes

Rank #59,267 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Pride

Proad

4.506 votes

Rank #53,985 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pride takes 4 of 4 categories.

Jet Black Mahogany
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pride
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Jet Black Mahogany0/4

Pride4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pride
Sillage & projection: Pride
Value for money: Pride
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pride

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jet Black MahoganyMichael Malul London

PrideProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPride

SillagePride

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPrideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

amber65%

earthy53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCardamomCedar

Heart

LabdanumViolet LeafGeranium

Base

OakVetiverCedarwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperCardamomRaspberryLiquor

Heart2 to 4 hours

Turkish RoseDavanaInk

Base6 to 8 hours

TobaccoOakVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Oak and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pride, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,267

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,985

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jet Black Mahogany opens with pepper, cardamom, and dry cedar, then settles into a woody aromatic profile with violet leaf, labdanum, oak, and vetiver. It reads crisp, polished, and outdoorsy rather than sweet. This is a good fit for someone who wants a modern wood scent with spice and fresh air around it. The style l…

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Pride by Proad delivers a rich blend of woods and spices shaped by perfumer Dominique Ropion. The fragrance opens with the energetic snap of crushed black pepper and warm cardamom, backed by sweet raspberry soaked in boozy liquor. As that opening settles, a distinct heart takes over. Velvety Turkish rose pairs with th…

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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, Jet Black Mahogany or Pride?

Pride takes 4 of 4 categories. Jet Black Mahogany is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Pride is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Jet Black Mahogany for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pride for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Jet Black Mahogany or Pride?

Pride lasts longest (Pride 80/100, Jet Black Mahogany 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jet Black Mahogany or Pride?

Pride projects furthest (Pride 56/100, Jet Black Mahogany 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jet Black Mahogany and Pride smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Oak and Vetiver.

Is Jet Black Mahogany or Pride better for summer or winter?

Jet Black Mahogany suits daytime wear; Pride suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jet Black Mahogany and Pride?

Jet Black Mahogany has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Oak, Vetiver and Cedarwood. Pride has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Raspberry and Liquor, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Davana and Ink, a base of Tobacco, Oak and Vetiver.