McGonagall vs Immortelle black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Immortelle black takes 4 of 4 categories.
McGonagallChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Immortelle blackChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
McGonagall0/4
Immortelle black4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Immortelle black
- Sillage & projection
- Immortelle black
- Value for money
- Immortelle black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Immortelle black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
McGonagallWild Drops ParfumsImmortelle blackIncarna parfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%
4.28/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
46%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityImmortelle black
SillageImmortelle black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerImmortelle blackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla90%
woody80%
sweet70%
fruity60%
balsamic50%
woody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
balsamic77%
herbal69%
fruity61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White WineImmortelle
Heart
Dried FruitsTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodLabdanumOlibanumFreesia
Base
VanillaResinsAgarwoodBenzoinAmber
Notes
Dried FruitsImmortellePeru BalsamResinsMossGuaiac WoodTolu BalsamGurjan balsamWormwoodCashmeranHayAlmond
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesImmortelle, Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Spring33
Summer17
Fall100
Winter67
Day69
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#57,583
PerfumerAnna Nikishina
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,102
PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerImmortelle blackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMcGonagall opens with an unusual white wine and immortelle pairing, then settles into a warm ambered core of dried fruits, balsams, woods, and resin. The drydown looks plush rather than airy, with vanilla, benzoin, oud, and amber giving it a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish. This reads best for someone who enjoys…
Reviews →Immortelle Black by Incarna Parfums is a bold, dark composition built around the unique, syrupy profile of immortelle. It leans into resinous, herbal, and woody territories, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy challenging, gothic-leaning scents. Ideal for cooler weather, it offers a dense, long-lasting pre…
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, McGonagall or Immortelle black?
Immortelle black takes 4 of 4 categories. McGonagall is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Immortelle black is rated 4.28/5 from 39 votes. Choose McGonagall for a amber and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Immortelle black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, McGonagall or Immortelle black?
Immortelle black lasts longest (Immortelle black 66/100, McGonagall 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, McGonagall or Immortelle black?
Projection is very close: Immortelle black 51/100, McGonagall 50/100 for sillage.
Do McGonagall and Immortelle black smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Immortelle, Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam and Guaiac Wood.
Is McGonagall or Immortelle black better for summer or winter?
McGonagall suits evening wear; Immortelle black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in McGonagall and Immortelle black?
McGonagall has top notes of White Wine and Immortelle, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Agarwood and Benzoin. Immortelle black features Dried Fruits, Immortelle, Peru Balsam, Resins and Moss.
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