Fragrance comparison

Raspberry Dictator vs Black Pearl

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Raspberry Dictator

Marc Gebauer

3.8848 votes

Rank #30,661 AmberFruity

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #44,398 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raspberry Dictator takes 4 of 4 categories.

Raspberry Dictator
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Raspberry Dictator4/4

Black Pearl0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raspberry DictatorMarc Gebauer

Black PearlKenooz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

48 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRaspberry Dictator

SillageRaspberry Dictator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBalsamic NotesMandarinGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisBlack PepperFrankincense

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherVetiverStyraxAmberMusk

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Pepper, Frankincense and Leather. Durations are only published for Raspberry Dictator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex39

Women2

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,398

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator delivers an intense collision of tart red fruit and smoky, resinous warmth. The first spray releases a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and juicy mandarin, spiked with a lively punch of fresh ginger. Give it ten minutes. The initial sweetness quickly tightens as dry iris and pungent black…

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Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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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, Raspberry Dictator or Black Pearl?

Raspberry Dictator takes 4 of 4 categories. Raspberry Dictator is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes; Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Raspberry Dictator for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Raspberry Dictator or Black Pearl?

Raspberry Dictator lasts longest (Raspberry Dictator 77/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raspberry Dictator or Black Pearl?

Raspberry Dictator projects furthest (Raspberry Dictator 71/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raspberry Dictator and Black Pearl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Pepper, Frankincense and Leather.

Is Raspberry Dictator or Black Pearl better for summer or winter?

Raspberry Dictator suits evening wear; Black Pearl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raspberry Dictator and Black Pearl?

Raspberry Dictator has top notes of Raspberry, Balsamic Notes, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Styrax and Amber. Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood.