Fragrance comparison

Pure Black vs Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 999 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pure Black

Mandarina Duck

4.26988 votes

Rank #1,726 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar

O Boticário

3.7311 votes

Rank #57,066 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Black takes 4 of 5 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 Petitgrain + Cedar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pure Black4/5

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pure Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Black
Sillage & projection: Pure Black
Value for money: Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar
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 Petitgrain + CedarO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 54%

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

27%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPure Black

SillagePure Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNativa SPA Petitgrain + CedarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

PetitgrainGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeTangerineGingerTamarindGalbanum

Heart

Tincture of Rose

Base

Virginia CedarOakmossMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Tonka Bean 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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

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

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,726

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews148

Overall rank#57,066

PerfumerNot listed

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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O Boticário Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar opens with a zesty burst of bitter orange twigs, crushed grapefruit rind, and tart green lime. The sharp citrus rush softens into spicy ginger and clean Virginia cedar, anchored by earthy oakmoss and soft musk. It feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower into a sunlit …

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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 Petitgrain + Cedar?

Pure Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Pure Black is rated 4.26/5 from 988 votes; Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar is rated 3.73/5 from 11 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 Petitgrain + Cedar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Black or Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar?

Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 63/100, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Black or Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar?

Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 55/100, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Black and Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.

Is Pure Black or Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pure Black and Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar?

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 Petitgrain + Cedar has top notes of Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk and Tonka Bean.