Mezcal Negra vs Taurus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mezcal Negra takes 3 of 4 categories.
Mezcal NegraChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
TaurusChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mezcal Negra3/4
Taurus1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mezcal Negra
- Sillage & projection
- Mezcal Negra
- Value for money
- Taurus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mezcal Negra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mezcal NegraKelly & JonesTaurusDemeter FragranceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
33%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMezcal Negra
SillageMezcal Negra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTaurusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
citrus77%
sweet65%
conifer53%
green42%
woody100%
aromatic83%
musky65%
powdery48%
conifer30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and conifer
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PineLimeGuaiac WoodClary SageDulce de leche
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CedarPineBlack MuskGuaiac WoodLemon
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Taurus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer20
Fall100
Winter70
Day56
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night50
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#46,423
PerfumerKelly Jones
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,301
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMezcal NegraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKelly & Jones Mezcal Negra starts with a sharp blast of fresh lime and resinous pine. As the scent warms on your skin, the initial brightness fades, letting the dark, smoky guaiac wood and earthy clary sage take over. A subtle sweetness from a dulce de leche note balances the bitter wood smoke, preventing the perfume …
Reviews →Demeter Fragrance Taurus opens with an immediate crackle of crushed pine needles and a sharp slice of fresh lemon. The opening is bright, resinous, and distinctly green. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, dry cedar shavings and smoky guaiac wood step forward to anchor the center. The dr…
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, Mezcal Negra or Taurus?
Mezcal Negra takes 3 of 4 categories. Mezcal Negra is rated 4.12/5 from 17 votes; Taurus is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Mezcal Negra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Taurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mezcal Negra or Taurus?
Mezcal Negra lasts longest (Mezcal Negra 62/100, Taurus 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mezcal Negra or Taurus?
Projection is very close: Mezcal Negra 46/100, Taurus 44/100 for sillage.
Do Mezcal Negra and Taurus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and conifer accords. Common notes include Pine and Guaiac Wood.
Is Mezcal Negra or Taurus better for summer or winter?
Mezcal Negra suits evening wear; Taurus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mezcal Negra and Taurus?
Mezcal Negra features Pine, Lime, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Dulce de leche. Taurus features Cedar, Pine, Black Musk, Guaiac Wood and Lemon.
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