Fragrance comparison

Pyxis vs Bosphorus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pyxis

Blackoud

4.673 votes

Rank #50,844 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

Bosphorus

Eyüp Sabri Tuncer

3.258 votes

Rank #70,069 MarineAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyxis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pyxis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bosphorus
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pyxis3/4

Bosphorus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pyxis
Sillage & projection: Pyxis
Value for money: Bosphorus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pyxis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyxisBlackoud

BosphorusEyüp Sabri Tuncer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

13%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityPyxis

SillagePyxis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBosphorusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

salty61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

PassionfruitWhite Flowers

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RosemaryBlack PepperGingerSea Salt

Base

SandalwoodMuskAlgaeAmberPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPyxisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyxis by Blackoud opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot, hot ginger, and crushed black pepper that immediately wakes up the senses. As the intense citrus-spicy top softens on warm skin, a crisp heart of passionfruit and subtle white flowers brings a juicy, bright contrast without turning overly sweet. The dry-down gr…

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Bosphorus by Eyüp Sabri Tuncer is a refreshing citrus and marine fragrance that captures the cooling breeze of the open sea. It opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, crisp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, instantly grounded by a briny rush of sea notes. As the scent settles, herbal rosemary, crushed …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pyxis or Bosphorus?

Pyxis takes 3 of 4 categories. Pyxis is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Bosphorus is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Pyxis for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bosphorus for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyxis or Bosphorus?

Pyxis lasts longest (Pyxis 87/100, Bosphorus 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyxis or Bosphorus?

Pyxis projects furthest (Pyxis 75/100, Bosphorus 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyxis and Bosphorus smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Amber.

Is Pyxis or Bosphorus better for summer or winter?

Pyxis suits daytime wear; Bosphorus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyxis and Bosphorus?

Pyxis has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Passionfruit and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. Bosphorus has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Black Pepper, Ginger and Sea Salt, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Algae and Amber.