Black vs Tempus ludendi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
BlackChoose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tempus ludendiChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black2/4
Tempus ludendi2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tempus ludendi
- Sillage & projection
- Tempus ludendi
- 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
BlackKaren LowTempus ludendiPell Wall PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
42%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
50%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTempus ludendi
SillageTempus ludendi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
tobacco88%
woody77%
sweet65%
aromatic53%
vanilla42%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitronBergamot
Heart
Olive Blossom
Base
TobaccoCedarTonka Bean
Top
BasilLavenderMintCitronBergamot
Heart
ClovesRoseFrench orange flower
Base
SandalwoodCedarTobaccoCognacAmbergrisVanilla
InformationalShared notesCitron, Bergamot, Tobacco and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,800
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#45,158
PerfumerChris Bartlett
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack by Karen Low offers a budget friendly option for those seeking a citrus heavy daily wear. It relies on a bright start of citron and bergamot before settling into a warm base of tobacco and cedar. Perfect for casual daytime errands, this fragrance caters to men looking for a clean yet slightly woody profile witho…
Reviews →Tempus ludendi opens green, spicy and aromatic, with clove, mint and lavender leading the way before the woods soften it. As it settles, sandalwood, vanilla and a touch of cognac give it a smoother, slightly sweeter finish. It reads like an old-school herbal barbershop scent with more depth and texture than a clean mo…
Reviews →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, Black or Tempus ludendi?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Tempus ludendi is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tempus ludendi for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Tempus ludendi?
Tempus ludendi lasts longest (Tempus ludendi 88/100, Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Tempus ludendi?
Tempus ludendi projects furthest (Tempus ludendi 80/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Tempus ludendi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Bergamot, Tobacco and Cedar.
Is Black or Tempus ludendi better for summer or winter?
Black suits day or night wear; Tempus ludendi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Tempus ludendi?
Black has top notes of Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Olive Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Tempus ludendi has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Mint and Citron, heart notes of Cloves, Rose and French orange flower, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tobacco and Cognac.
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