Fragrance comparison

Mr Black vs Aglaya Plodov

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mr Black

Parfums de Rue

4.254 votes

Rank #58,087 PowderyWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Aglaya Plodov

Evterpa

4.504 votes

Rank #44,785 AromaticPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mr Black
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aglaya Plodov
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mr Black3/5

Aglaya Plodov2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr BlackParfums de Rue

Aglaya PlodovEvterpa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMr Black

SillageMr Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAglaya PlodovBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

iris77%

sweet69%

caramel61%

aromatic100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

caramel77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineIrisThyme

Heart3-5 hrs

VanillaCaramelCoffeeHoney

Base7-10+ hrs

White MuskLeatherSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Wild Strawberry LeafBlack CurrantGreen Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisFreesiaThymeHeliotropeRoseVioletBasilGreen Notes

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelAmberCoconutVanillaMuskSandalwood

Category winnerMr BlackLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,087

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAglaya PlodovHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr Black by Parfums de Rue merges floral elegance with dark gourmand indulgence. The first spray releases powdery iris absolute and crisp jasmine, cut sharply by herbal garden thyme. Give it five minutes. A thick wave of dark roast coffee, melted caramel, and warm honey rises from the skin to balance the floral start.…

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Aglaya Plodov by Evterpa opens with a bright splash of green mandarin, tart black currant, and crisp wild strawberry leaf. This initial burst feels like strolling through an overgrown backyard garden in early June. As the citrus sparkle mellows, the heart unfolds into a powdery blend of iris, sweet violet petals, and …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mr Black or Aglaya Plodov?

Mr Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Mr Black is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Aglaya Plodov is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mr Black for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aglaya Plodov for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr Black or Aglaya Plodov?

Mr Black lasts longest (Mr Black 80/100, Aglaya Plodov 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr Black or Aglaya Plodov?

Mr Black projects furthest (Mr Black 75/100, Aglaya Plodov 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr Black and Aglaya Plodov smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and caramel accords. Common notes include Iris, Thyme, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Mr Black or Aglaya Plodov better for summer or winter?

Mr Black suits evening wear; Aglaya Plodov suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr Black and Aglaya Plodov?

Mr Black has top notes of Jasmine, Iris and Thyme, heart notes of Vanilla, Caramel, Coffee and Honey, a base of White Musk, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar. Aglaya Plodov has top notes of Wild Strawberry Leaf, Black Currant and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Freesia, Thyme and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Amber, Coconut and Vanilla.