Pilgrim’s Path vs By Night Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Pilgrim’s PathChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
By Night BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pilgrim’s Path1/2
By Night Black1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Pilgrim’s Path
- Fragranxe ranking
- By Night Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pilgrim’s PathSoulventBy Night BlackProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
3.94/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
29%Love
51%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
72 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
green44%
fresh30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Elemi resinBlack TeaBasil
Heart2-4 hrs
CypressPineBirch
Base6-8+ hrs
Tobacco LeafVetiverIncense
Top30 to 45 minutes
JuniperCypressFig LeafLimeLavenderMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeBasil
Heart2 to 3 hours
MatePineIncenseJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
Cedar
Category winnerPilgrim’s PathLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter11
Day81
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,968
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,424
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerBy Night BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPilgrim’s Path by Soulvent brings the quiet atmosphere of high mountain shrines down to earth. The fragrance opens with steeped black tea, peppery elemi resin, and freshly torn basil leaves that give an immediate herbal lift. As the top notes settle, deep green pine needles, cypress wood, and smoky birch timber take c…
Reviews →By Night Black by Profumi del Forte brings together crisp Mediterranean greenery and a quiet wisp of resin. Launched in 2009 and composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bitter orange, and mandarin orange, paired with aromatic cypress, juniper, and crushed basil. Fresh fig leaf …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Pilgrim’s Path or By Night Black?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Pilgrim’s Path is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; By Night Black is rated 3.94/5 from 72 votes. Choose Pilgrim’s Path for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose By Night Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Do Pilgrim’s Path and By Night Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Cypress, Pine and Incense.
Is Pilgrim’s Path or By Night Black better for summer or winter?
By Night Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pilgrim’s Path and By Night Black?
Pilgrim’s Path has top notes of Elemi resin, Black Tea and Basil, heart notes of Cypress, Pine and Birch, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Vetiver and Incense. By Night Black has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Fig Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Mate, Pine, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cedar.
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