Fragrance comparison

Knockout vs Roberto Cavalli Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 422 ratings analysed

Knockout

Everlast

3.254 votes

Rank #62,574 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Roberto Cavalli Black

Roberto Cavalli

4.37418 votes

Rank #2,073 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roberto Cavalli Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Knockout
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Roberto Cavalli Black
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Knockout1/4

Roberto Cavalli Black3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KnockoutEverlast

Roberto Cavalli BlackRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 38%Want 23%

4.37/ 5 · 418 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

53%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

418 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRoberto Cavalli Black

SillageRoberto Cavalli Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value51

Category winnerKnockoutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

musky77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BambooBergamotCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderPepperGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskTonka BeanCedar

Top

CorianderBambooTarragon

Heart

LavenderWhite PepperGeranium

Base

MuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBamboo, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Knockout, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 13%Party 11%

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,073

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Knockout opens with a sharp green crackle of watery bamboo, zesty bergamot, and crushed coriander seeds. It feels brisk and invigorating right out of the bottle. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into an aromatic heart of clean French lavender, pungent black pepper, and rosy geranium. The spicy …

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Roberto Cavalli Black is a sharp, herbal oriental fougere that balances green bamboo against a dark, spicy lavender heart. Launched in 2006, it offers a mature, slightly mysterious profile perfect for autumn nights or professional evening settings. It settles into a refined cedar and tonka base that stays close to the…

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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, Knockout or Roberto Cavalli Black?

Roberto Cavalli Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Knockout is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Roberto Cavalli Black is rated 4.37/5 from 418 votes. Choose Knockout for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Roberto Cavalli Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Knockout or Roberto Cavalli Black?

They last about the same: Roberto Cavalli Black 70/100, Knockout 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Knockout or Roberto Cavalli Black?

Roberto Cavalli Black projects furthest (Roberto Cavalli Black 62/100, Knockout 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knockout and Roberto Cavalli Black smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Bamboo, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Knockout or Roberto Cavalli Black better for summer or winter?

Knockout suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knockout and Roberto Cavalli Black?

Knockout has top notes of Bamboo, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Pepper and Geranium, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Roberto Cavalli Black has top notes of Coriander, Bamboo and Tarragon, heart notes of Lavender, White Pepper and Geranium, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.