Fragrance comparison

Martyr vs Black Cash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

3 wins

Martyr

Profundum

4.57115 votes

Rank #4,196 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,562 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Martyr takes 3 of 5 categories.

Martyr
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Martyr3/5

Black Cash2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MartyrProfundum

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

Category winnerMartyrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

115 votes

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMartyr

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

leather83%

amber74%

metallic65%

balsamic56%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

EmberMetallic notesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Charred WoodSmokeBlack LeatherLeatherPine needles

Base6-10+ hrs

ResinsWoody NotesSapPatchouliOakmoss

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLeather, Pine needles, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Martyr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer29

Fall100

Winter93

Day40

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex52

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,196

PerfumerDominik Schneider

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#56,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMartyrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Martyr by Profundum opens with a striking blast of glowing ember, hot metal, and crushed black pepper that immediately brings an outdoor campfire to mind. As the intense flare settles, a dense heart of charred wood, smoky pine needles, and heavy black leather steps forward. The dry-down reveals sticky forest sap, dark…

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Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

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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, Martyr or Black Cash?

Martyr takes 3 of 5 categories. Martyr is rated 4.57/5 from 115 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Martyr for a woody and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Martyr or Black Cash?

Martyr lasts longest (Martyr 83/100, Black Cash 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Martyr or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Martyr 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Martyr and Black Cash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Pine needles, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Martyr or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Martyr suits evening wear; Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Martyr and Black Cash?

Martyr has top notes of Ember, Metallic notes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Charred Wood, Smoke, Black Leather and Leather, a base of Resins, Woody Notes, Sap and Patchouli. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.