Fragrance comparison

Pure Black vs Oriental Dream

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,065 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pure Black

Mandarina Duck

4.26988 votes

Rank #1,726 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Oriental Dream

Angel Schlesser

4.1077 votes

Rank #28,620 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pure Black
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oriental Dream
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Pure Black5/7

Oriental Dream2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pure Black
Community sentiment: Pure Black
Longevity: Oriental Dream
Sillage & projection: Oriental Dream
Value for money: Pure Black
Versatility: Pure Black
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

Oriental DreamAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

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

39%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerPure BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOriental Dream

SillageOriental Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPure BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

GalbanumBlack CurrantTangerineOrangeBergamot

Heart

African Orange FlowerJasmineLavender

Base

AmberVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood. 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

Spring46

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPure BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,726

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews148

Overall rank#28,620

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont

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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Angel Schlesser Oriental Dream opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, zesty tangerine, and tart black currant. As the crisp citrus notes settle, African orange flower and lavender bring a dry herbal clean to the heart. Warm amber, rich sandalwood, and dark patchouli ground the base, creating a grounded woody sce…

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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 Oriental Dream?

Pure Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Pure Black is rated 4.26/5 from 988 votes; Oriental Dream is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Pure Black for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oriental Dream for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pure Black or Oriental Dream?

Oriental Dream lasts longest (Oriental Dream 75/100, Pure Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Black or Oriental Dream?

Oriental Dream projects furthest (Oriental Dream 66/100, Pure Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Black and Oriental Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood.

Is Pure Black or Oriental Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oriental Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Black is the stronger pick. Pure Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Black and Oriental Dream?

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. Oriental Dream has top notes of Galbanum, Black Currant, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Amber, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli.