Fragrance comparison

Zipped Premier vs Black Diamond

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

Zipped Premier

Perfumer's Workshop

4.3813 votes

Rank #31,824 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Black Diamond

Canali

4.22160 votes

Rank #30,624 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Diamond takes 4 of 5 categories.

Zipped Premier
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Diamond
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Zipped Premier1/5

Black Diamond4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zipped PremierPerfumer's Workshop

Black DiamondCanali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%

4.22/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%

Category winnerBlack DiamondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

43%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlack Diamond

SillageBlack Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value97

¤ Price value47

Category winnerZipped PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

leather61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegLavenderViolet

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base6 to 9 hours

LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Spring44

Summer34

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,824

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zipped Premier opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, red apple, and mandarin orange before warming into a spicy nutmeg and lavender heart. Designed by Pierre Negrin, this cheapie settles into a cozy base of amber, tonka bean, and musk. It works best for casual spring days, gym sessions, or morning errands when you…

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Black Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…

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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, Zipped Premier or Black Diamond?

Black Diamond takes 4 of 5 categories. Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zipped Premier or Black Diamond?

Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, Zipped Premier 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zipped Premier or Black Diamond?

Projection is very close: Black Diamond 65/100, Zipped Premier 63/100 for sillage.

Do Zipped Premier and Black Diamond smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Zipped Premier or Black Diamond better for summer or winter?

Zipped Premier suits daytime wear; Black Diamond suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zipped Premier and Black Diamond?

Zipped Premier has top notes of Coriander, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber.