Fragrance comparison

Mandrake vs Privè Noir Black

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Privè Noir Black

Riiffs Perfumes

3.8826 votes

Rank #37,529 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandrake takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Privè Noir Black
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mandrake4/7

Privè Noir Black3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandrakeParfums Quartana

Privè Noir BlackRiiffs Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

3.88/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%

Category winnerMandrakeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

27%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerPrivè Noir BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMandrake

SillageMandrake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value93

Category winnerPrivè Noir BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, leather and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RhubarbApplePomegranateSuedeBirch LeafBirchSandalwoodTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomGrapefruitApple

Heart

PatchouliBrazilian RosewoodSage

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodLeatherSuedeBirch

InformationalShared notesApple, Suede, Birch and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Mandrake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring71

Summer100

Fall93

Winter50

Day100

Night31

Category winnerPrivè Noir BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandrakeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandrake by Parfums Quartana is a tart, fruity, and woody scent built around a bold rhubarb opening. Created by perfumer Carlos Viñals, the profile introduces crisp green apple and pomegranate alongside pungent, sour rhubarb stalks. As the bright initial burst settles, birch leaf and birch wood provide a rustic, green…

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Privè Noir Black is a dry, spicy leather fragrance with a woody backbone and a smoother suede-tonka finish. It opens with cardamom, grapefruit and apple, then settles into sage, patchouli and darker woods. It reads clearly masculine, with moderate to strong presence and generally moderate wear. For shoppers who like a…

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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, Mandrake or Privè Noir Black?

Mandrake takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; Privè Noir Black is rated 3.88/5 from 26 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Privè Noir Black for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandrake or Privè Noir Black?

Mandrake lasts longest (Mandrake 71/100, Privè Noir Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandrake or Privè Noir Black?

Mandrake projects furthest (Mandrake 63/100, Privè Noir Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and Privè Noir Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Suede, Birch and Tonka Bean.

Is Mandrake or Privè Noir Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Privè Noir Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Privè Noir Black is the stronger pick. Mandrake suits daytime wear; Privè Noir Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandrake and Privè Noir Black?

Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf. Privè Noir Black has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Brazilian Rosewood and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Leather and Suede.