Fragrance comparison

Note di Mirto vs Sword Black

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Note di Mirto

Nature's

3.8010 votes

Rank #53,414 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sword Black

Evterpa

4.205 votes

Rank #33,288 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sword Black takes 2 of 4 categories.

Note di Mirto
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sword Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Note di Mirto1/4

Sword Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Note di MirtoNature's

Sword BlackEvterpa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 56%Had 17%Want 28%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNote di Mirto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value94

Category winnerSword BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

lavender56%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

leather69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrtleSaffron

Heart

LavenderPatchouli

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomMyrtle

Base5-7 hrs

SaffronSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesMyrtle, Saffron, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sword Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSword BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Note di Mirto by Nature's is an aromatic woody fragrance built around the herbal bite of myrtle and the warmth of saffron. Launched in 2023, it serves as a straightforward masculine scent for those who appreciate natural, clean profiles. On skin, it balances fresh, spicy top notes with a grounding base of sandalwood a…

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Sword Black by Evterpa opens with a lively splash of tart bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp neroli balanced by the subtle snap of crushed cardamom. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, orange blossom and herbal myrtle lend an aromatic, barbershop freshness that feels clean and dependable. The base settles in…

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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, Note di Mirto or Sword Black?

Sword Black takes 2 of 4 categories. Note di Mirto is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Sword Black is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Note di Mirto for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sword Black for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Note di Mirto or Sword Black?

They last about the same: Note di Mirto 57/100, Sword Black 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Note di Mirto or Sword Black?

Note di Mirto projects furthest (Note di Mirto 57/100, Sword Black 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Note di Mirto and Sword Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Myrtle, Saffron, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Note di Mirto or Sword Black better for summer or winter?

Note di Mirto suits evening wear; Sword Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Note di Mirto and Sword Black?

Note di Mirto has top notes of Myrtle and Saffron, heart notes of Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Sword Black has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Myrtle, a base of Saffron, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.