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Perfumer
Black Vanilla
feminine
Created by Pierre Montale
Black Vanilla by Mancera is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Black Vanilla was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are White Peach, Black Currant, Coconut and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Violet, Bulgarian Rose and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk.
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Best Season
100%
Win
61%
Spr
29%
Sum
98%
Fall
Day & Night
74%
Day
86%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,479 votes
3.94
Love it
55337%
Like it
54337%
OK
17011%
Dislike
17011%
Hate it
433%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Black Vanilla by Mancera is recognized by the r/fragrance community as a solid, well-liked vanilla fragrance best suited for romantic occasions and colder months. While praised as a good date scent with reasonable niche pricing, it generates minimal discussion compared to other popular fragrances, suggesting it occupies a middle ground—appreciated by those who own it but not actively sought after as a must-have.
Strengths
- Good date night scent with romantic appeal
- Versatile vanilla fragrance suitable for fall/winter seasons
- Reasonably priced for niche fragrance quality
Weaknesses
- Limited discussion suggests moderate popularity in the community
- Lacks standout longevity or projection compared to competitors
- May not have mass appeal compared to designer alternatives
Best for
Date night wearFall and winter seasonsIntimate occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
