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Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar vs Pure Black

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

Updated 999 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Pure Black

    Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar1/5
Pure Black4/5
Ratings & consensus
Pure Black
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pure Black
Sillage & projection
Pure Black
Value for money
Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pure Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nativa SPA Petitgrain + CedarO Boticário
Pure BlackMandarina Duck
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 18%Had 29%Want 54%
4.26/ 5 · 988 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerPure BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

45%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

988 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityPure Black

SillagePure Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value81
Category winnerNativa SPA Petitgrain + CedarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
green65%
warm spicy53%
fresh spicy42%
vanilla100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
woody77%
white floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PetitgrainGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeTangerineGingerTamarindGalbanum
Heart
Tincture of Rose
Base
Virginia CedarOakmossMuskTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
TangerinePepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanTiare FlowerAfrican Orange Flower
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Pure Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer100
Fall50
Winter17
Day100
Night20
Spring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
Men83
Unisex15
Women3
Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,726

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews148

Category winnerPure BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O Boticário Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar opens with a zesty burst of bitter orange twigs, crushed grapefruit rind, and tart green lime. The sharp citrus rush softens into spicy ginger and clean Virginia cedar, anchored by earthy oakmoss and soft musk. It feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower into a sunlit …

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Mandarina Duck Pure Black delivers an approachable, lightly spiced citrus profile wrapped in smooth sweetness. It opens with juicy tangerine, sharp black pepper, and bright bergamot. The alcohol evaporates within two minutes, revealing an airy heart of tonka bean and creamy orange flower petals. As the scent warms, sw…

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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, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar or Pure Black?

Pure Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Pure Black is rated 4.26/5 from 988 votes. Choose Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pure Black for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar or Pure Black?

Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 63/100, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar or Pure Black?

Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 55/100, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar and Pure Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Is Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar or Pure Black better for summer or winter?

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar suits daytime wear; Pure Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar and Pure Black?

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar has top notes of Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk and Tonka Bean. Pure Black has top notes of Tangerine, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Tiare Flower and African Orange Flower, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

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