Fragrance comparison

Arise vs In Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

Arise

All Good Scents

3.605 votes

Rank #25,253 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

In Black

Byblos

3.88229 votes

Rank #5,670 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Arise2/4

In Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriseAll Good Scents

In BlackByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

3.88/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

38%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityArise

SillageArise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value73

Category winnerIn BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

warm spicy48%

woody30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperGrapefruitOrange

Heart

PatchouliBay LeafGeranium

Base

BenzoinVetiverAtlas Cedar

Top

PepperGrapefruitNeroli

Heart

ResinGeraniumSweet Notes

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,253

PerfumerRajiv Sheth

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,670

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arise by All Good Scents is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Arise was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Rajiv Sheth. Top notes are Pepper, Grapefruit and Orange; middle notes are Patchouli, Bay Leaf and Geranium; base notes are Benzoin, Vetiver and Atlas Cedar.

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In Black by Byblos is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a sharp interplay of grapefruit, pepper, and cedar. It is a practical, masculine scent that suits the daily routine of the modern, meticulous individual. With a distinct, spicy structure, it provides a grounded presence without overwhelming the …

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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, Arise or In Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arise is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes. Choose Arise for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Arise or In Black?

Arise lasts longest (Arise 73/100, In Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arise or In Black?

Arise projects furthest (Arise 75/100, In Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arise and In Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Arise or In Black better for summer or winter?

Arise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arise and In Black?

Arise has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Bay Leaf and Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver and Atlas Cedar. In Black has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Resin, Geranium and Sweet Notes, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.