Fragrance comparison

Rice and Sandalwood vs Black Widow by the Fire

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Rice and Sandalwood

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #32,196 WoodyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Black Widow by the Fire

The Dua Brand

4.805 votes

Rank #39,411 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rice and Sandalwood
Choose it for a woody and coffee character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Widow by the Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rice and Sandalwood2/4

Black Widow by the Fire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Widow by the Fire
Sillage & projection: Black Widow by the Fire
Value for money: Rice and Sandalwood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rice and Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rice and SandalwoodThe Dua Brand

Black Widow by the FireThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityBlack Widow by the Fire

SillageBlack Widow by the Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRice and SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

coffee91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

chocolate77%

rum69%

almond61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Australian SandalwoodVanillaCoffeeRiceGuaiac WoodCaramelWoody NotesAmbroxan

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Dark ChocolateRumGuaiac WoodAlmondClovesPink PepperSandalwoodVanillaCaramelOrange BlossomPeru BalsamHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Guaiac Wood and Caramel. Durations are only published for Black Widow by the Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 38%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRice and SandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rice and Sandalwood pairs a soft, grainy rice effect with creamy Australian sandalwood, then folds in coffee, vanilla and caramel for a woody gourmand feel. It reads warm, powdery and slightly savory rather than sugary. If you like comforting sandalwood scents with an unusual twist, this looks like one to sample.

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Black Widow by the Fire by The Dua Brand combines the dark, decadent indulgence of bitter chocolate and spiced rum with the comforting warmth of roasted chestnuts and crackling campfire smoke. Built as a high-strength Extrait de Parfum, it opens with a mouthwatering burst of cacao and sweet liquor before revealing a h…

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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, Rice and Sandalwood or Black Widow by the Fire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rice and Sandalwood is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Black Widow by the Fire is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Rice and Sandalwood for a woody and coffee character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Black Widow by the Fire for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rice and Sandalwood or Black Widow by the Fire?

Black Widow by the Fire lasts longest (Black Widow by the Fire 76/100, Rice and Sandalwood 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rice and Sandalwood or Black Widow by the Fire?

Projection is very close: Black Widow by the Fire 65/100, Rice and Sandalwood 63/100 for sillage.

Do Rice and Sandalwood and Black Widow by the Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Caramel.

Is Rice and Sandalwood or Black Widow by the Fire better for summer or winter?

Rice and Sandalwood suits day or night wear; Black Widow by the Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rice and Sandalwood and Black Widow by the Fire?

Rice and Sandalwood features Australian Sandalwood, Vanilla, Coffee, Rice and Guaiac Wood. Black Widow by the Fire features Dark Chocolate, Rum, Guaiac Wood, Almond and Cloves.