Fragrance comparison

Pure Black vs Complicity for Her

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 993 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pure Black

Mandarina Duck

4.26988 votes

Rank #1,726 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Complicity for Her

Breil Milano

4.205 votes

Rank #55,083 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pure Black
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Complicity for Her
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pure Black3/4

Complicity for Her1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure BlackMandarina Duck

Complicity for HerBreil Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

988 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPure Black

SillagePure Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value100

Category winnerComplicity for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerinePepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanTiare FlowerAfrican Orange Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

TangerinePearGinger

Heart

African Orange FlowerMagnoliaLily

Base

AmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesTangerine, African Orange Flower, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Pure Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,726

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews148

Overall rank#55,083

PerfumerSylvie Fischer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPure BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Pure Black delivers an approachable, lightly spiced citrus profile wrapped in smooth sweetness. It opens with juicy tangerine, sharp black pepper, and bright bergamot. The alcohol evaporates within two minutes, revealing an airy heart of tonka bean and creamy orange flower petals. As the scent warms, sw…

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Complicity for Her by Breil Milano opens with a sharp burst of tangerine and crisp pear, sliced through by spicy ginger blossom. The top feels bright and slightly fizzy, making it easy to wear during warm spring mornings at the office. As the initial fruitiness settles, African orange flower and white lily take over t…

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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, Pure Black or Complicity for Her?

Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Pure Black is rated 4.26/5 from 988 votes; Complicity for Her is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Pure Black for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Complicity for Her for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Black or Complicity for Her?

Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 63/100, Complicity for Her 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Black or Complicity for Her?

Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 55/100, Complicity for Her 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Black and Complicity for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, African Orange Flower, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Pure Black or Complicity for Her better for summer or winter?

Pure Black suits evening wear; Complicity for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Black and Complicity for Her?

Pure Black has top notes of Tangerine, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Tiare Flower and African Orange Flower, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Complicity for Her has top notes of Tangerine, Pear and Ginger, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Magnolia and Lily, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.