i think some said it before.. but at my location, they are different. the figs are different. Figo Preto ripens about 2-3 weeks before BM does here. the BM has better taste. it's very good. the color of the fig is definitely different. FP has more of shinny skin, while BM is little matted. the skin of BM is more dark purple/blue while FP is more of dark reddish color. 

both are very good. but i prefer BM at this time. the taste isn't exactly intense yet, maybe it's due to the age and my lack of care this yr, but it's good enough to be a definite keeper. 

Thanks for the notes, Pete!  Hope all is well!

Pete, thanks for that info and glad t see you back.

Pete,

A pint of Guinness with a couple ripe BM's should be out of this world.
Glad to see you're back.

Thanks Pete, I have both so the info is much needed.

I have both. My Blk Mad is two years older, but half the size of F. Preto. I left three figs on both. It looks like Blk Mad may ripen first this year.

Thanks for the info Pete

Nice to 'see' you again.  No photos?

thanks rafed and the guys. no pix. i have few BM ripening right now. if timing is right, i'll post some later. yeah, i can definitely see the potential on BM.