Fragrance comparison

Pandora Selective Base 1513 vs Smart Black Orchid

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Pandora Selective Base 1513

Pandora

4.001 votes

Rank #58,908 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Smart Black Orchid

Al Musbah

4.0911 votes

Rank #34,341 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pandora Selective Base 1513
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money.
Smart Black Orchid
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pandora Selective Base 15131/4

Smart Black Orchid3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smart Black Orchid
Sillage & projection: Smart Black Orchid
Value for money: Pandora Selective Base 1513
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Smart Black Orchid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pandora Selective Base 1513Pandora

Smart Black OrchidAl Musbah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySmart Black Orchid

SillageSmart Black Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value65

Category winnerPandora Selective Base 1513Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

white floral69%

amber61%

woody100%

floral92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotMandarinLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleOrchidSpicesLotus

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliChocolateVanillaVetiverIncenseAmberMusk

Top

Black CurrantBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart

OrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring17

Summer33

Fall50

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSmart Black OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pandora Selective Base 1513 opens with sharp black currant and tart bergamot before shifting into heavy gardenia, ylang-ylang, and earthy truffle. As the top notes fade, a dense base of dark chocolate, patchouli, and incense gives the dry-down a mysterious, smoky warmth that clings close to warm skin.

Reviews →

Smart Black Orchid is an oriental floral built around dark fruit, creamy florals and smoky woods. It is often talked about in the same breath as Tom Ford Black Orchid, with one wearer calling it a peculiar dupe that turns a little buttery on skin. Expect bold projection, but test first if you are picky about longevity…

Reviews →

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, Pandora Selective Base 1513 or Smart Black Orchid?

Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 4 categories. Pandora Selective Base 1513 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Smart Black Orchid is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Pandora Selective Base 1513 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Choose Smart Black Orchid for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pandora Selective Base 1513 or Smart Black Orchid?

Smart Black Orchid lasts longest (Smart Black Orchid 86/100, Pandora Selective Base 1513 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pandora Selective Base 1513 or Smart Black Orchid?

Smart Black Orchid projects furthest (Smart Black Orchid 80/100, Pandora Selective Base 1513 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pandora Selective Base 1513 and Smart Black Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid.

Is Pandora Selective Base 1513 or Smart Black Orchid better for summer or winter?

Smart Black Orchid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pandora Selective Base 1513 and Smart Black Orchid?

Pandora Selective Base 1513 has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Chocolate and Vanilla. Smart Black Orchid has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Incense.