Fragrance comparison

Scarlett vs Urban Seduction in Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

3 wins

Scarlett

Keiko Mecheri

3.37112 votes

Rank #36,544 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Urban Seduction in Black

Antonio Banderas

3.5812 votes

Rank #47,354 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarlett takes 3 of 5 categories.

Scarlett
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Urban Seduction in Black
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Scarlett3/5

Urban Seduction in Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Urban Seduction in Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scarlett
Sillage & projection: Scarlett
Value for money: Urban Seduction in Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scarlett

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScarlettKeiko Mecheri

Urban Seduction in BlackAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 29%Want 45%

Category winnerUrban Seduction in BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

17%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityScarlett

SillageScarlett

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerUrban Seduction in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky91%

citrus83%

warm spicy74%

green65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

amber83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SpicesGreen LeavesAngelicaRose HipCitrusesDamask RoseBlood OrangeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitrusesAmberWoody NotesBlood Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Blood Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer62

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer50

Fall33

Winter17

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerScarlettHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Keiko Mecheri Scarlett opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and green leaves, offering a crisp citrus start that feels bright and clean. As the scent settles on skin, a soft damask rose and wild rose hip emerge, wrapping the initial sharpness in a gentle, slightly powdery floral layer. It is a quiet fragrance that…

Reviews →

Urban Seduction in Black leans bright and easy rather than dark or heavy. Expect a citrus-led opening with blood orange, a soft amber warmth underneath, and light woody support in the dry-down. It usually reads as a simple, budget-friendly scent for casual wear, especially if you want something approachable and not to…

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 is better, Scarlett or Urban Seduction in Black?

Scarlett takes 3 of 5 categories. Scarlett is rated 3.37/5 from 112 votes; Urban Seduction in Black is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Scarlett for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Urban Seduction in Black for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Scarlett or Urban Seduction in Black?

Scarlett lasts longest (Scarlett 67/100, Urban Seduction in Black 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scarlett or Urban Seduction in Black?

Scarlett projects furthest (Scarlett 63/100, Urban Seduction in Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scarlett and Urban Seduction in Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Blood Orange.

Is Scarlett or Urban Seduction in Black better for summer or winter?

Scarlett suits daytime wear; Urban Seduction in Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scarlett and Urban Seduction in Black?

Scarlett features Spices, Green Leaves, Angelica, Rose Hip and Citruses. Urban Seduction in Black features Citruses, Amber, Woody Notes and Blood Orange.