Fragrance comparison

Roberto Cavalli Black vs Styletto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 907 ratings analysed

6 wins

Roberto Cavalli Black

Roberto Cavalli

4.37418 votes

Rank #2,292 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Styletto

O Boticário

3.53489 votes

Rank #35,026 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roberto Cavalli Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Roberto Cavalli Black
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Styletto
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Roberto Cavalli Black6/7

Styletto1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roberto Cavalli BlackRoberto Cavalli

StylettoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 418 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 28%Had 65%Want 7%

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

418 votes

20%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRoberto Cavalli Black

SillageRoberto Cavalli Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value64

Category winnerStylettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

musky77%

woody69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

mossy77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderBambooTarragon

Heart

LavenderWhite PepperGeranium

Base

MuskTonka BeanCedar

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderRosemaryMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderTarragonWormwoodGeranium

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Tarragon, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

Men90

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,292

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#35,026

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoberto Cavalli BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roberto Cavalli Black is a sharp, herbal oriental fougere that balances green bamboo against a dark, spicy lavender heart. Launched in 2006, it offers a mature, slightly mysterious profile perfect for autumn nights or professional evening settings. It settles into a refined cedar and tonka base that stays close to the…

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Styletto by O Boticário is a clean, invigorating aromatic spicy cologne that brings old-school barbershop grooming straight into the modern day. First released in 1985, it opens with an energizing splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and fresh rosemary before settling into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium, an…

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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, Roberto Cavalli Black or Styletto?

Roberto Cavalli Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Roberto Cavalli Black is rated 4.37/5 from 418 votes; Styletto is rated 3.53/5 from 489 votes. Choose Roberto Cavalli Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Styletto for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roberto Cavalli Black or Styletto?

Roberto Cavalli Black lasts longest (Roberto Cavalli Black 70/100, Styletto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roberto Cavalli Black or Styletto?

Roberto Cavalli Black projects furthest (Roberto Cavalli Black 62/100, Styletto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roberto Cavalli Black and Styletto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Tarragon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Roberto Cavalli Black or Styletto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roberto Cavalli Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Roberto Cavalli Black is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roberto Cavalli Black and Styletto?

Roberto Cavalli Black has top notes of Coriander, Bamboo and Tarragon, heart notes of Lavender, White Pepper and Geranium, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Styletto has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Wormwood and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.