Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Imperial For Women vs Black

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 1 Imperial For Women

Clive Christian

3.0521 votes

Rank #66,182 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Black

Momo Design

3.004 votes

Rank #67,443 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Imperial For Women takes 3 of 3 categories.

No. 1 Imperial For Women
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

No. 1 Imperial For Women3/3

Black0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Imperial For Women
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Imperial For Women
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Imperial For Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Imperial For WomenClive Christian

BlackMomo Design

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

48%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Imperial For Women

SillageNo. 1 Imperial For Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral88%

fruity77%

musky65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

green91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

woody56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

FruitsSpices

Heart3 to 5 hours

Flowers

Base6 to 8 hours

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFruits

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesFruits, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for No. 1 Imperial For Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Imperial For WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Imperial For Women by Clive Christian is an ultra-rare Floral Woody Musk released in 2014 as an intensified collector edition. The scent opens with a noticeable rush of ripe fruits accompanied by warm spices, creating an immediate sweet and pungent introduction. As the top notes settle, an expansive heart of mix…

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Black by Momo Design opens with a lively splash of zesty citruses and crisp green leaves that feels like stepping outside on a cool spring morning. As the initial sharpness settles, a smooth blend of sweet fruits and warm spices warms up on your skin, adding body without becoming heavy or cloying. The base rests comfo…

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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, No. 1 Imperial For Women or Black?

No. 1 Imperial For Women takes 3 of 3 categories. No. 1 Imperial For Women is rated 3.05/5 from 21 votes; Black is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose No. 1 Imperial For Women for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Imperial For Women or Black?

They last about the same: No. 1 Imperial For Women 71/100, Black 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Imperial For Women or Black?

Projection is very close: No. 1 Imperial For Women 68/100, Black 67/100 for sillage.

Do No. 1 Imperial For Women and Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Fruits, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is No. 1 Imperial For Women or Black better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Imperial For Women suits day or night wear; Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Imperial For Women and Black?

No. 1 Imperial For Women has top notes of Fruits and Spices, heart notes of Flowers, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Black has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices and Fruits, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.