Fragrance comparison

Poseidon The Black vs Black Granit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poseidon The Black

Instituto Español

3.5812 votes

Rank #24,516 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Black Granit

Pascal Morabito

3.6718 votes

Rank #58,939 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon The Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Poseidon The Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Granit
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Poseidon The Black3/5

Black Granit2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon The BlackInstituto Español

Black GranitPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

3.67/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

Category winnerBlack GranitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

22%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon The Black

SillagePoseidon The Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value86

Category winnerBlack GranitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBitter OrangeSageMarigold

Heart

PralineCinnamonBlack Cardamom

Base

Palisander Rosewoodebony treePatchouliBlack Amber

Top

Green AppleMarigoldBergamot

Heart

BambooPalisander RosewoodCardamom

Base

PatchouliPralineMusk

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Praline, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring70

Summer10

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#58,939

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidon The BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon The Black is a bold Oriental Woody fragrance defined by a blend of bitter citrus, spiced praline, and deep woods. It opens with sharp lemon and sage before settling into a warm, gourmand-adjacent heart. This scent offers a rugged profile that works best for cool evening wear, appealing to men who enjoy substa…

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Black Granit by Pascal Morabito is a fragrance for men. Black Granit was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Corinne Cachen. Top notes are Green Apple, Marigold and Bergamot; middle notes are Bamboo, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom; base notes are Patchouli, Praline and Musk.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poseidon The Black or Black Granit?

Poseidon The Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Poseidon The Black is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Black Granit is rated 3.67/5 from 18 votes. Choose Poseidon The Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Granit for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon The Black or Black Granit?

Poseidon The Black lasts longest (Poseidon The Black 63/100, Black Granit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon The Black or Black Granit?

Poseidon The Black projects furthest (Poseidon The Black 67/100, Black Granit 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon The Black and Black Granit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Praline, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli.

Is Poseidon The Black or Black Granit better for summer or winter?

Poseidon The Black suits evening wear; Black Granit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon The Black and Black Granit?

Poseidon The Black has top notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange, Sage and Marigold, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon and Black Cardamom, a base of Palisander Rosewood, ebony tree, Patchouli and Black Amber. Black Granit has top notes of Green Apple, Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Bamboo, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Praline and Musk.