Fragrance comparison

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea vs Saharian Wind

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,063 ratings analysed

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea

M. Micallef

4.0297 votes

Rank #29,936 Warm SpicyWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Saharian Wind

Mancera

4.07966 votes

Rank #2,125 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharian Wind takes 5 of 7 categories.

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Saharian Wind
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea2/7

Saharian Wind5/7

Ratings & consensus: Saharian Wind
Community sentiment: Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Longevity: Saharian Wind
Sillage & projection: Saharian Wind
Value for money: Saharian Wind
Versatility: Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saharian Wind

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les 4 Saisons: Black SeaM. Micallef

Saharian WindMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

4.07/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSaharian WindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

97 votes

42%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

966 votes

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Black SeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySaharian Wind

SillageSaharian Wind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSaharian WindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody83%

amber65%

smoky48%

cinnamon30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesGuaiac WoodCypress

Heart

SaffronCloveCinnamonFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberVanille

Top20-30 mins

SpicesLeatherBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesTobaccoAmberVanillaPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Cypress, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Saharian Wind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer21

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night31

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Black SeaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men66

Unisex30

Women3

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,936

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,125

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerSaharian WindHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Sea by M. Micallef opens with a sharp, resinous blend of cypress and guaiac wood that sets an immediate, outdoorsy tone. As it settles, warm spices like saffron and cinnamon emerge, providing a cozy contrast against the cooling incense base. This is a versatile, woody scent that works best during crisp, transiti…

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Saharian Wind by Mancera takes the dry warmth of a traditional leather fragrance and flips it with surprising aromatic freshness. The first spray delivers a crisp blast of bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and sharp suede. Within twenty minutes, the composition pivots toward an invigorating barbershop heart filled with g…

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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, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Saharian Wind?

Saharian Wind takes 5 of 7 categories. Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea is rated 4.02/5 from 97 votes; Saharian Wind is rated 4.07/5 from 966 votes. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Saharian Wind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Saharian Wind?

Saharian Wind lasts longest (Saharian Wind 75/100, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Saharian Wind?

Saharian Wind projects furthest (Saharian Wind 66/100, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea and Saharian Wind smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Cypress, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea or Saharian Wind better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea is the stronger pick. For winter, Saharian Wind is the stronger pick. Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea suits daytime wear; Saharian Wind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea and Saharian Wind?

Les 4 Saisons: Black Sea has top notes of Spices, Guaiac Wood and Cypress, heart notes of Saffron, Clove, Cinnamon and Floral Notes, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Saharian Wind has top notes of Spices, Leather, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Amber and Vanilla.