Fragrance comparison

Secrets Black vs Le Rouge N°1795

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Secrets Black

Pierre Alexander

4.002 votes

Rank #57,619 Warm SpicyAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Le Rouge N°1795

Taffin Fragrances

3.899 votes

Rank #39,131 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Rouge N°1795 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Secrets Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character.
Le Rouge N°1795
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Secrets Black0/3

Le Rouge N°17953/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Rouge N°1795
Sillage & projection: Le Rouge N°1795
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Rouge N°1795

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Secrets BlackPierre Alexander

Le Rouge N°1795Taffin Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLe Rouge N°1795

SillageLe Rouge N°1795

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

soft spicy48%

fresh30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

herbal61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sage

Heart

Ginger

Base

Cardamom

Top

GingerCardamom

Heart

SageOrrisMagnolia

Base

Australian SandalwoodSaffronHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Ginger and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,131

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Pascal Gaurin, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLe Rouge N°1795Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Secrets Black by Pierre Alexander is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted for the modern man. Launched in 2016, this scent centers on an aromatic opening of sage, leading into a ginger heart. It rests on a base of warm cardamom, creating a spicy, herbal profile suitable for daily wear during transitional seasons like s…

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Le Rouge N°1795 by Taffin Fragrances is a bold unisex scent built around vibrant ginger and earthy orris. It excels in cool to moderate weather, offering a sharp opening that settles into a soft, woody base. This fragrance works well for those seeking a sophisticated presence in office or evening settings, providing a…

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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, Secrets Black or Le Rouge N°1795?

Le Rouge N°1795 takes 3 of 3 categories. Secrets Black is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Rouge N°1795 is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Secrets Black for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Choose Le Rouge N°1795 for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Secrets Black or Le Rouge N°1795?

Le Rouge N°1795 lasts longest (Le Rouge N°1795 67/100, Secrets Black 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secrets Black or Le Rouge N°1795?

Le Rouge N°1795 projects furthest (Le Rouge N°1795 54/100, Secrets Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secrets Black and Le Rouge N°1795 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Sage, Ginger and Cardamom.

Is Secrets Black or Le Rouge N°1795 better for summer or winter?

Secrets Black suits daytime wear; Le Rouge N°1795 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secrets Black and Le Rouge N°1795?

Secrets Black has top notes of Sage, heart notes of Ginger, a base of Cardamom. Le Rouge N°1795 has top notes of Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Orris and Magnolia, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Saffron and Haitian Vetiver.