Fragrance comparison

Babēl vs Zero Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Babēl

3.805 votes

Rank #64,378 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #71,388 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Babēl takes 3 of 3 categories.

Babēl
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Babēl3/3

Zero Black0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BabēlBabēl

Zero BlackRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBabēl

SillageBabēl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaCashmeran

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,378

PerfumerAnne McClain, Babette Lepke

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBabēlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Babēl is a multifaceted unisex fragrance that relies on a spicy and woody structure. Bergamot and black pepper create a sharp opening, while the heart introduces floral tones like violet leaf and iris. Vetiver and cashmeran ground the scent, making it suitable for cooler autumn days. It offers a balanced, aromatic pro…

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Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

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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, Babēl or Zero Black?

Babēl takes 3 of 3 categories. Babēl is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Babēl for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Babēl or Zero Black?

Babēl lasts longest (Babēl 80/100, Zero Black 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Babēl or Zero Black?

Babēl projects furthest (Babēl 63/100, Zero Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Babēl and Zero Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Babēl or Zero Black better for summer or winter?

Babēl suits evening wear; Zero Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Babēl and Zero Black?

Babēl has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar and Vanilla. Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.