/L vs Black Diamond
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
/L takes 3 of 5 categories.
/LChoose it for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
/L3/5
Black Diamond2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- /L
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- /L
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- /L
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
/LNasengoldBlack DiamondCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 40%Had 32%Want 28%
4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
Category winnerBlack DiamondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity/L
SillageBlack Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner/LBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
smoky92%
woody84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiBergamotMandarin OrangeGingerCardamomThyme
Heart
VioletMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrris Root
Base
SmokeOlibanumSuedeVetiverSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night71
Spring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,764
PerfumerChristian Plesch
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#30,642
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner/LHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNasengold /L reads as an aromatic, smoky citrus with a dry woody base and a soft powdery edge. The opening looks bright and spicy on paper, then settles into incense, suede, vetiver and sandalwood, giving it a textured, slightly smoky finish. It appears best suited to someone who likes unisex scents with freshness up …
Reviews →Black Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…
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, /L or Black Diamond?
/L takes 3 of 5 categories. /L is rated 3.70/5 from 107 votes; Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes. Choose /L for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, /L or Black Diamond?
/L lasts longest (/L 75/100, Black Diamond 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, /L or Black Diamond?
Projection is very close: Black Diamond 65/100, /L 63/100 for sillage.
Do /L and Black Diamond smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is /L or Black Diamond better for summer or winter?
/L suits daytime wear; Black Diamond suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in /L and Black Diamond?
/L has top notes of elemi, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Smoke, Olibanum, Suede and Vetiver. Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber.
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