Fragrance comparison

Richard vs Higher Black

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

2 wins

Richard

Blöke

—0 votes

Rank #65,609 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Higher Black

Dior · 2002

4.3560 votes

Rank #10,179 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Richard takes 2 of 3 categories.

Richard
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Higher Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Richard2/3

Higher Black1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RichardBlöke

Higher BlackDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

53%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRichard

SillageRichard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

musky72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBasilPeach

Heart

CypressRosemary

Base

MuskWoody NotesCivet

Top

PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressSpicesRosemary

Base

Pear WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Cypress, Rosemary and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter38

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,609

PerfumerChristopher Valiante

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,179

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2002

Reviews7

Category winnerHigher BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blöke Richard opens with a punch of tart lemon and aromatic basil, tempered by a brief flash of peach. Cypress and rosemary quickly drag the scent into a dense, forest-green heart that feels crisp and needle-sharp. The real shift happens in the dry-down, where heavy civet, dirty musk, and dry woody notes anchor the li…

Reviews →

Dior Higher Black opens with a clean, energizing splash of crisp green pear, chilled mint, and bright Amalfi lemon mixed with juicy peach. As the lively fruit notes settle on skin, earthy cypress and fragrant garden rosemary take over, giving the scent a brisk herbal backbone with a pinch of peppery spice. The drydown…

Reviews →

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 lasts longer, Richard or Higher Black?

Richard lasts longest (Richard 100/100, Higher Black 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Richard or Higher Black?

Richard projects furthest (Richard 100/100, Higher Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Richard and Higher Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Cypress, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Richard or Higher Black better for summer or winter?

Higher Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Richard and Higher Black?

Richard has top notes of Lemon, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Cypress and Rosemary, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Civet. Higher Black has top notes of Peach, Mint, Pear and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cypress, Spices and Rosemary, a base of Pear Wood and Musk.