Fragrance comparison

Black vs Eau de Lancaster

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 418 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #28,968 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black4/5

Eau de Lancaster1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerEau de LancasterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value77

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumJasmineRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmberLabdanum

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 13%

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#28,968

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Black brings rugged barbershop energy straight out of the bottle. It hits fast. A sharp burst of green geranium, spicy rose, and dry jasmine cuts through the opening alcohol flash. The blast softens within twenty minutes. Soon, dark Indonesian patchouli and rough cedar planks take over the heart, giving the scen…

Reviews →

If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and warm …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Eau de Lancaster?

Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Eau de Lancaster?

Black lasts longest (Black 60/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Eau de Lancaster?

Black projects furthest (Black 57/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Eau de Lancaster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Black or Eau de Lancaster better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Eau de Lancaster?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.