Fragrance comparison

Taurus vs U1 Black

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

1 wins

Taurus

Demeter Fragrance

3.676 votes

Rank #63,301 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

U1 Black

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #74,877 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taurus takes 1 of 1 categories.

Taurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
U1 Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Taurus1/1

U1 Black0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TaurusDemeter Fragrance

U1 BlackAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

musky65%

powdery48%

conifer30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

earthy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarPineBlack MuskGuaiac WoodLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGreen AppleGrapefruitPineRosemary

Heart

GeraniumWhite FlowersTobacco

Base

OakmossGuaiac WoodCedarVetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCedar, Pine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Taurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTaurusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Taurus opens with an immediate crackle of crushed pine needles and a sharp slice of fresh lemon. The opening is bright, resinous, and distinctly green. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, dry cedar shavings and smoky guaiac wood step forward to anchor the center. The dr…

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U1 Black opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and crisp pine needles. Rosemary adds a clean herbal edge right from the start, giving the opening a traditional barbershop freshness. Within twenty minutes, bright green apple notes soften the initial citrus punch while keeping the overall impression energeti…

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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.

Do Taurus and U1 Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cedar, Pine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Taurus or U1 Black better for summer or winter?

Taurus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taurus and U1 Black?

Taurus features Cedar, Pine, Black Musk, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. U1 Black has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Pine, heart notes of Geranium, White Flowers and Tobacco, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Vetiver.