Fragrance comparison

Silk vs Black Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Silk

Luigi Borrelli

4.1529 votes

Rank #26,742 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Black Intense

Morris

4.333 votes

Rank #46,943 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Silk
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Silk2/4

Black Intense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SilkLuigi Borrelli

Black IntenseMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 53%Had 27%Want 20%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

42%Like

32%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack Intense

SillageSilk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

amber48%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

violet56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageVetiver

Base

AmberMuskCedarWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#46,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSilkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silk by Luigi Borrelli is a versatile woody aromatic scent for all genders. It opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of herbal clary sage and grounding tonka bean. The dry down relies on cedar and amber to create a clean, professional finish. It is ideal for daily wear in an office setting or ca…

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Black Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…

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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, Silk or Black Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Silk is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Silk for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Silk or Black Intense?

Black Intense lasts longest (Black Intense 70/100, Silk 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silk or Black Intense?

Projection is very close: Silk 64/100, Black Intense 63/100 for sillage.

Do Silk and Black Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage and Vetiver.

Is Silk or Black Intense better for summer or winter?

Silk suits daytime wear; Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silk and Black Intense?

Silk has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Cedar and Woody Notes. Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.