Fragrance comparison

Opposite Black vs Unshakable

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Opposite Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.1817 votes

Rank #20,200 GreenAromatic

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Unshakable

Zara

3.0013 votes

Rank #58,537 VanillaLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opposite Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Opposite Black
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unshakable
Choose it for a vanilla and lavender character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Opposite Black4/4

Unshakable0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opposite BlackAl Haramain Perfumes

UnshakableZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

3.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

Category winnerOpposite BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOpposite Black

SillageOpposite Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

vanilla100%

lavender88%

woody77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

sweet42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChamomileBasilLavenderLemonCitruses

Heart

Fig LeafViolet LeafPlumMintSaffron

Base

AmberVetiverCedarVanilla

Top

Lavender

Heart

Cedar

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOpposite BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opposite Black by Al Haramain is a dark green, barbershop-leaning scent that opens cool and fresh with mint, lavender and citrus, then turns leafy with fig and violet leaf. As it dries down, plum, amber and vanilla add a sweeter, woody depth. It wears elegant and decidedly masculine, with above-average presence for ma…

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Zara Unshakable opens with a burst of aromatic lavender before settling into dry cedarwood and a sweet, powdery vanilla base. Designed as a woody aromatic cologne for men, it wears lightly on warm spring afternoons and casual weekend outings. The synthetic freshness feels familiar to fans of sporty mall fragrances.

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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, Opposite Black or Unshakable?

Opposite Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Opposite Black is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; Unshakable is rated 3.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Opposite Black for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unshakable for a vanilla and lavender character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Opposite Black or Unshakable?

Opposite Black lasts longest (Opposite Black 71/100, Unshakable 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opposite Black or Unshakable?

Opposite Black projects furthest (Opposite Black 69/100, Unshakable 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opposite Black and Unshakable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Opposite Black or Unshakable better for summer or winter?

Opposite Black suits daytime wear; Unshakable suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opposite Black and Unshakable?

Opposite Black has top notes of Chamomile, Basil, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet Leaf, Plum and Mint, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla. Unshakable has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Vanilla.