Fragrance comparison

This Is Not A Pipe vs Black Mafia

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

4 wins

This Is Not A Pipe

Demeter Fragrance

3.77110 votes

Rank #14,909 TobaccoWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Black Mafia

ByBozo

3.2344 votes

Rank #28,157 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

This Is Not A Pipe takes 4 of 7 categories.

This Is Not A Pipe
Choose it for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Mafia
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

This Is Not A Pipe4/7

Black Mafia3/7

Ratings & consensus: This Is Not A Pipe
Community sentiment: This Is Not A Pipe
Longevity: Black Mafia
Sillage & projection: Black Mafia
Value for money: This Is Not A Pipe
Versatility: Black Mafia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: This Is Not A Pipe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

This Is Not A PipeDemeter Fragrance

Black MafiaByBozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.23/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

110 votes

14%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityBlack Mafia

SillageBlack Mafia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value40

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

woody83%

sweet65%

whiskey48%

fruity30%

woody100%

tobacco88%

amber77%

smoky65%

sweet53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both tobacco, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TobaccoWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green Notes

Heart

Woody NotesTobaccoCoffee

Base

Incense

InformationalShared notesTobacco and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for This Is Not A Pipe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer11

Fall100

Winter74

Day97

Night100

Spring36

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day70

Night100

Category winnerBlack MafiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex65

Women0

Casual 40%Date 28%Work 18%Party 14%

Men41

Unisex52

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#28,157

PerfumerPaul Emilien

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter This Is Not A Pipe captures the exact aroma of unlit sweet tobacco leaves resting inside a warm briarwood pipe. The fragrance starts with a quick flash of solvent alcohol before settling into rich cured tobacco, dark dried cherries, and aged woody notes. You get a subtle splash of whiskey warmth in the backgro…

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Black Mafia by ByBozo is an unexpected take on an Oriental Woody scent. It leads with a sharp punch of green notes that quickly settle into a dark, grounding combination of tobacco and coffee. The incense base adds a resinous depth, making it a compelling choice for those who want a fragrance that projects intensity d…

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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, This Is Not A Pipe or Black Mafia?

This Is Not A Pipe takes 4 of 7 categories. This Is Not A Pipe is rated 3.77/5 from 110 votes; Black Mafia is rated 3.23/5 from 44 votes. Choose This Is Not A Pipe for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Black Mafia for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, This Is Not A Pipe or Black Mafia?

Black Mafia lasts longest (Black Mafia 76/100, This Is Not A Pipe 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, This Is Not A Pipe or Black Mafia?

Black Mafia projects furthest (Black Mafia 63/100, This Is Not A Pipe 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do This Is Not A Pipe and Black Mafia smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Tobacco and Woody Notes.

Is This Is Not A Pipe or Black Mafia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Mafia is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Mafia is the stronger pick. This Is Not A Pipe suits day or night wear; Black Mafia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in This Is Not A Pipe and Black Mafia?

This Is Not A Pipe features Tobacco and Woody Notes. Black Mafia has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Incense.