Fragrance comparison

Pisa vs Black

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 605 ratings analysed

Pisa

Lattafa Perfumes

4.09547 votes

Rank #2,629 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0558 votes

Rank #4,871 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pisa
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pisa2/5

Black3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PisaLattafa Perfumes

BlackAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerPisaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

408 votes

30%Love

40%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value89

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

amber65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

mossy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinBergamotLemon

Heart

Cedar

Base

SandalwoodAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRose

Base

SandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex20

Women3

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#4,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerPisaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pisa by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic fruity fragrance tailored for men who enjoy vibrant citrus and woody compositions. Launched in 2024, it opens with a sharp burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, leading into a cedarwood heart. Sandalwood and amber provide a warm, smooth finish that sits well on the skin during…

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Black by Al Haramain is a clean, easy citrus to woody scent that keeps things uncomplicated. It opens with bright mandarin, lemon and bergamot, then softens into a light floral, slightly powdery heart. On skin it can read a touch more masculine, with woods, amber and a mossy base that feels tidy and versatile. Some we…

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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, Pisa or Black?

Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Pisa is rated 4.09/5 from 547 votes; Black is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes. Choose Pisa for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pisa or Black?

Black lasts longest (Black 85/100, Pisa 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pisa or Black?

Black projects furthest (Black 77/100, Pisa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pisa and Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Pisa or Black better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pisa and Black?

Pisa has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Black has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber and Cedar.