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The One And Only vs Black Angel

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

Updated 218 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The One And Only takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • The One And Only

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Black Angel

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The One And Only6/8
Black Angel2/8
Ratings & consensus
Black Angel
Community sentiment
Black Angel
Longevity
The One And Only
Sillage & projection
The One And Only
Value for money
The One And Only
Versatility
The One And Only
Note pyramid (duration)
The One And Only
Fragranxe ranking
The One And Only

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The One And OnlyMajouri
Black AngelMark Buxton
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%
3.96/ 5 · 158 votes
Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%
Category winnerBlack AngelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

31%Love
42%Like
20%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerBlack AngelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityThe One And Only

SillageThe One And Only

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value47
Category winnerThe One And OnlyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
powdery60%
white floral50%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
RosemaryNutmegLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
CedarMuskVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
GingerCitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangeRosemaryBergamotCorianderOrange
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberGuaiac WoodStyraxPatchouli
Category winnerThe One And OnlyLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer76
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night63
Spring63
Summer47
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night77
Category winnerThe One And OnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men72
Unisex23
Women5
Men23
Unisex63
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,304

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#16,724

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

Category winnerThe One And OnlyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The One And Only by Majouri delivers a bright citrus opening of lemon, mandarin orange, and bergamot that moves swiftly into an aromatic core. Composed by perfumer Christian Vermorel and launched in 2019, this woody fragrance pairs culinary rosemary and warm nutmeg with soft lily-of-the-valley. The base rests on sturd…

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Black Angel by Mark Buxton is an aromatic citrus fragrance that pairs brisk orchard fruit with a dark, resinous foundation. The opening delivers a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and spicy ginger, sharpened by rosemary, coriander, and green cardamom. As that initial sparkle softens, culinary nutmeg and powde…

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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, The One And Only or Black Angel?

The One And Only takes 6 of 8 categories. The One And Only is rated 4.03/5 from 60 votes; Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes. Choose The One And Only for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The One And Only or Black Angel?

The One And Only lasts longest (The One And Only 75/100, Black Angel 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The One And Only or Black Angel?

The One And Only projects furthest (The One And Only 71/100, Black Angel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The One And Only and Black Angel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rosemary and Nutmeg.

Is The One And Only or Black Angel better for summer or winter?

For summer, The One And Only is the stronger pick. For winter, The One And Only is the stronger pick. The One And Only suits daytime wear; Black Angel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The One And Only and Black Angel?

The One And Only has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. Black Angel has top notes of Ginger, Citruses, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Styrax and Patchouli.

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