Fragrance comparison

Sensuale vs Black Origami

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 418 ratings analysed

Sensuale

Intimissimi

3.62178 votes

Rank #14,492 FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #3,929 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sensuale
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sensuale1/7

Black Origami6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensualeIntimissimi

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack Origami

SillageBlack Origami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value86

Category winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

OrchidMyrtle

Base

VanillaAmber

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesLotus, Orchid, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer14

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSensualeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#3,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sensuale by Intimissimi is an oriental floral designed for intimate evenings. It centers on a striking lotus opening that softens into a heart of orchid and myrtle. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla and amber, creating a powdery and sweet finish. Best suited for late-night wear during cooler autumn mo…

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Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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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, Sensuale or Black Origami?

Black Origami takes 6 of 7 categories. Sensuale is rated 3.62/5 from 178 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose Sensuale for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sensuale or Black Origami?

Black Origami lasts longest (Black Origami 66/100, Sensuale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensuale or Black Origami?

Projection is very close: Black Origami 56/100, Sensuale 55/100 for sillage.

Do Sensuale and Black Origami smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Lotus, Orchid, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Sensuale or Black Origami better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Origami is the stronger pick. For winter, Sensuale is the stronger pick. Sensuale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensuale and Black Origami?

Sensuale has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Orchid and Myrtle, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.