Fragrance comparison

Pride vs Basic Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 453 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pride

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2596 votes

Rank #13,603 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Basic Black

Bill Blass

3.86357 votes

Rank #3,742 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pride takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pride
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Basic Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Pride4/7

Basic Black3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrideBoadicea the Victorious

Basic BlackBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

3.86/ 5 · 357 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerPrideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

37%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerPrideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBasic Black

SillagePride

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBasic BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss

Top

CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night82

Spring53

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPrideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,603

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerBasic BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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Basic Black by Bill Blass is a spicy, mossy floral chypre with a vintage dressed-up attitude. Reviewers often notice carnation, coriander, oakmoss, musk and honeyed florals, with an opening that can feel sharp, soapy or animalic before it settles. It suits people who enjoy bold 80s and early 90s style perfumes, powder…

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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, Pride or Basic Black?

Pride takes 4 of 7 categories. Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pride or Basic Black?

They last about the same: Basic Black 69/100, Pride 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pride or Basic Black?

Pride projects furthest (Pride 67/100, Basic Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pride and Basic Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Pride or Basic Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Basic Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Basic Black is the stronger pick. Pride suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pride and Basic Black?

Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather. Basic Black has top notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Coriander, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet and Amber.