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Roseaoud & Musc vs Black to Black

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

Updated 876 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black to Black takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Roseaoud & Musc

    Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Black to Black

    Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Roseaoud & Musc1/8
Black to Black7/8
Ratings & consensus
Black to Black
Community sentiment
Black to Black
Longevity
Black to Black
Sillage & projection
Black to Black
Value for money
Black to Black
Versatility
Roseaoud & Musc
Note pyramid (duration)
Black to Black
Fragranxe ranking
Black to Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Roseaoud & MuscMancera
Black to BlackMancera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 297 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 579 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerBlack to BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

297 votes

49%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

579 votes

Category winnerBlack to BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityBlack to Black

SillageBlack to Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value59
Category winnerBlack to BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
warm spicy91%
oud83%
musky74%
powdery65%
woody56%
warm spicy100%
rose92%
oud84%
leather77%
woody69%
patchouli61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both rose, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Spicy Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseSaffronJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
SaffronClovesBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
RosePatchouli LeafAmberJasmine
Base8-14+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherWhite MuskSandalwood
Category winnerBlack to BlackLongest dry-down: 8-14+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night71
Spring39
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerRoseaoud & MuscMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex55
Women31
Men53
Unisex35
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,008

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#1,318

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews122

Category winnerBlack to BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roseaoud & Musc by Mancera delivers a clean, modern take on the classic Arabian rose-oud style. The scent kicks off with a dry burst of culinary spices and bright saffron before quickly opening into sweet jasmine and a deep crimson rose. Rather than overwhelming you with barnyard funk, the agarwood base remains polish…

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Mancera Black to Black is a dark, heavy leather rose fragrance that makes an immediate statement. The scent hits the air with pungent cloves, sharp saffron, and a fleeting splash of bitter bergamot before settling into its dense heart. Deep red rose petals emerge quickly, wrapped in earthy patchouli leaf and smoky aga…

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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, Roseaoud & Musc or Black to Black?

Black to Black takes 7 of 8 categories. Roseaoud & Musc is rated 3.92/5 from 297 votes; Black to Black is rated 4.04/5 from 579 votes. Choose Roseaoud & Musc for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Black to Black for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roseaoud & Musc or Black to Black?

Black to Black lasts longest (Black to Black 86/100, Roseaoud & Musc 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roseaoud & Musc or Black to Black?

Black to Black projects furthest (Black to Black 81/100, Roseaoud & Musc 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roseaoud & Musc and Black to Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Roseaoud & Musc or Black to Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roseaoud & Musc is the stronger pick. For winter, Roseaoud & Musc is the stronger pick. Roseaoud & Musc suits daytime wear; Black to Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roseaoud & Musc and Black to Black?

Roseaoud & Musc has top notes of Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Sandalwood. Black to Black has top notes of Saffron, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, White Musk and Sandalwood.

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