Fragrance comparison

Pure Black vs Tiare

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,297 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pure Black

Mandarina Duck

4.26988 votes

Rank #1,726 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Tiare

Ormonde Jayne

3.79309 votes

Rank #5,941 White FloralWoody

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.
Tiare
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Pure Black5/7

Tiare2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pure Black
Community sentiment: Pure Black
Longevity: Tiare
Sillage & projection: Tiare
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

TiareOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

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

37%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerPure BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTiare

SillageTiare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value40

Category winnerPure BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

earthy74%

mossy65%

floral56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral 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

LimeAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin Orange

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmineWater LilyOrrisFreesiaYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTiare Flower, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPure BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

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

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,726

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews148

Overall rank#5,941

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews40

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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Tiare by Ormonde Jayne is a dry, green take on tiare rather than a beachy tropical floral. It opens with bright lime peel and orange blossom, then settles into gardenia-like white flowers, moss, vetiver, cedar and soft musk. The mood is polished, airy and chypre-leaning, with enough woods and earthiness to feel more …

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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 Tiare?

Pure Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Pure Black is rated 4.26/5 from 988 votes; Tiare is rated 3.79/5 from 309 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 Tiare for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pure Black or Tiare?

Tiare lasts longest (Tiare 72/100, Pure Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Black or Tiare?

Tiare projects furthest (Tiare 62/100, Pure Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Black and Tiare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Tiare Flower, African Orange Flower, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Pure Black or Tiare better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Black 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 Tiare?

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. Tiare has top notes of Lime, African Orange Flower and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Jasmine, Water Lily and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.