Fragrance comparison

Berlin vs Black Label

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

Berlin

Playboy

3.8672 votes

Rank #15,767 AromaticWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Black Label

Yardley

4.0932 votes

Rank #47,949 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Label takes 5 of 7 categories.

Berlin
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Label
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Berlin2/7

Black Label5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BerlinPlayboy

Black LabelYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 45%

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%

Category winnerBlack LabelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

31%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerBlack LabelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlack Label

SillageBlack Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBerlinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinOrangeSpices

Heart

Red AppleCranberryGeranium

Base

SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeLemon Verbena

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesOrange, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss. Durations are only published for Black Label, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer11

Fall100

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Category winnerBlack LabelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,767

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#47,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBerlinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Playboy Berlin hits skin with a brisk burst of icy gin, crushed oranges, and sharp kitchen spices before pivoting into a surprisingly cool fruity heart. The cranberry note gives the initial citrus a tart, slightly bitter edge, keeping the red apple from turning into pure sugar. As the boozy opening settles down, geran…

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Yardley Black Label is an earthy, brisk woody chypre that smells like stepping straight out of a traditional barbershop on a crisp morning. It hits the skin with an invigorating burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and tangy orange before settling into an herbal heart of aromatic lavender and clean geranium. As the citrus …

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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, Berlin or Black Label?

Black Label takes 5 of 7 categories. Berlin is rated 3.86/5 from 72 votes; Black Label is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Berlin for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Black Label for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin or Black Label?

Black Label lasts longest (Black Label 62/100, Berlin 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin or Black Label?

Black Label projects furthest (Black Label 53/100, Berlin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin and Black Label smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss.

Is Berlin or Black Label better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Label is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Label is the stronger pick. Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berlin and Black Label?

Berlin has top notes of Gin, Orange and Spices, heart notes of Red Apple, Cranberry and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss. Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and oak moss.