Fragrance comparison

Miobor vs Basic Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 358 ratings analysed

Miobor

Prudence Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #53,171 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Basic Black

Bill Blass

3.86357 votes

Rank #3,742 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basic Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Miobor
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Basic Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Miobor0/4

Basic Black4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MioborPrudence Paris

Basic BlackBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.86/ 5 · 357 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

37%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBasic Black

SillageBasic Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBasic BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrangeCardamomLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniVioletFernCedarPine Tree

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinCoumarinTonka BeanVetiver

Top

CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Violet and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Miobor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring53

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerBasic BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miobor by Prudence Paris delivers a refreshing twist on classic barbershop grooming by blending crisp mountain greenery with smooth, sweet resin. The first spray greets you with tangy bergamot and bright orange peel, quickly tempered by soothing French lavender and a kick of cracked cardamom. As the citrus settles, th…

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Basic Black by Bill Blass is a spicy, mossy floral chypre with a vintage dressed-up attitude. Reviewers often notice carnation, coriander, oakmoss, musk and honeyed florals, with an opening that can feel sharp, soapy or animalic before it settles. It suits people who enjoy bold 80s and early 90s style perfumes, powder…

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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, Miobor or Basic Black?

Basic Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Miobor is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes. Choose Miobor for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Miobor or Basic Black?

Basic Black lasts longest (Basic Black 69/100, Miobor 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miobor or Basic Black?

Basic Black projects furthest (Basic Black 62/100, Miobor 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miobor and Basic Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Violet and Benzoin.

Is Miobor or Basic Black better for summer or winter?

Miobor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miobor and Basic Black?

Miobor has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Frangipani, Violet, Fern and Cedar, a base of Benzoin, Coumarin, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Basic Black has top notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Coriander, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet and Amber.