Somnus vs Black Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Intense takes 2 of 4 categories.
SomnusChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Somnus1/4
Black Intense2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Black Intense
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Somnus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SomnusWOOTBlack IntenseMorrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
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 hate23%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 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
Category winners
LongevityBlack Intense
SillageBlack Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin
Heart
GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer40
Fall100
Winter60
Day80
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,867
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#47,212
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSomnusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSomnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Somnus or Black Intense?
Black Intense takes 2 of 4 categories. Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Somnus or Black Intense?
Black Intense lasts longest (Black Intense 70/100, Somnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Somnus or Black Intense?
Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, Somnus 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Somnus and Black Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.
Is Somnus or Black Intense better for summer or winter?
Somnus suits evening wear; Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Somnus and Black Intense?
Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood. 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.
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