Fragrance comparison

Pure Black vs Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,004 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pure Black

Mandarina Duck

4.26988 votes

Rank #1,726 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

O Boticário

3.6216 votes

Rank #49,947 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Black takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pure Black
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pure Black4/4

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask0/4

Ratings & consensus: Pure Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Black
Sillage & projection: Pure Black
Value for money: Not scored
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

Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%

Category winnerPure BlackRating 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

6%Love

69%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPure Black

SillagePure Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose

Heart

VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, 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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,726

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews148

Overall rank#49,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…

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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 Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Pure Black takes 4 of 4 categories. Pure Black is rated 4.26/5 from 988 votes; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Pure Black for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Black or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 63/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Black or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 55/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Black and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Pure Black or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask better for summer or winter?

Pure Black suits evening wear; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Black and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

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. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.