Macassar vs Sergio Soldano Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Macassar takes 5 of 7 categories.
MacassarChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sergio Soldano BlackChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Macassar5/7
Sergio Soldano Black2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Macassar
- Community sentiment
- Macassar
- Longevity
- Macassar
- Sillage & projection
- Macassar
- Value for money
- Sergio Soldano Black
- Versatility
- Sergio Soldano Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Macassar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MacassarRochasSergio Soldano BlackSergio SoldanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerMacassarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
28%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
48%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
77 votes
Category winnerMacassarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMacassar
SillageMacassar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSergio Soldano BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCedarCarnationJasmineVetiverGeranium
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskAmberCoconut
Top
GrapefruitAldehydesArtemisiaMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Pine TreeLemonLavenderCarnationGeraniumJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarMuskPatchouliAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer38
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer87
Fall89
Winter49
Day100
Night48
Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,022
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas, Roger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews67
Overall rank#4,504
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Category winnerMacassarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMacassar by Rochas is an assertive, woody leather fragrance that defines 1980s masculine perfumery. It opens with sharp pine needles and green artemisia, grounding into a base of smoky leather and oakmoss. This is a bold, uncompromising scent that projects authority, perfect for those who appreciate the stark, dry cha…
Reviews →Sergio Soldano Black is a bold, chypre fragrance for men that opens with sharp grapefruit and aldehydes. It settles into a woody, mossy heart defined by pine and lavender. Released in 1985, this scent remains a sharp, classic choice for anyone who appreciates traditional, energetic Italian perfumery that performs well…
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, Macassar or Sergio Soldano Black?
Macassar takes 5 of 7 categories. Macassar is rated 4.38/5 from 350 votes; Sergio Soldano Black is rated 4.11/5 from 125 votes. Choose Macassar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sergio Soldano Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Macassar or Sergio Soldano Black?
Macassar lasts longest (Macassar 82/100, Sergio Soldano Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Macassar or Sergio Soldano Black?
Macassar projects furthest (Macassar 71/100, Sergio Soldano Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Macassar and Sergio Soldano Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is Macassar or Sergio Soldano Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sergio Soldano Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Macassar is the stronger pick. Sergio Soldano Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Macassar and Sergio Soldano Black?
Macassar has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Artemisia, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber. Sergio Soldano Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pine Tree, Lemon, Lavender and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.
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