Fragrance comparison

Black vs Dark Lord

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,998 ratings analysed

Black

Lanoe

3.4518 votes

Rank #25,115 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dark Lord

By Kilian

3.911,980 votes

Rank #917 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Lord takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Lord
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Black0/4

Dark Lord4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackLanoe

Dark LordBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.91/ 5 · 1,980 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerDark LordRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

48%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

1,689 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDark Lord

SillageDark Lord

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

woody100%

leather92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesCitruses

Heart

ClovesPepperCumin

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliLeather

Top

PepperBergamotSichuan PepperCloves

Heart

Jasmine SambacRumDavanaBirch

Base

LeatherVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesCloves, Pepper, Vetiver 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men83

Unisex16

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,115

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#917

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews316

Category winnerDark LordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Lanoe opens with a crisp hit of juniper berries and citrus, then moves into a spiced heart of clove, pepper, and cumin. The dry-down turns woodier and darker, with vetiver, cedar, patchouli, and leather giving it an earthy, aromatic feel. It reads as a sharp, spicy woody scent with a unisex profile. If you en…

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Dark Lord by By Kilian is a bold, uncompromising leather fragrance. Created by Alberto Morillas, it anchors sharp pepper and bergamot atop a dry, resinous base of vetiver and leather. This is a dark, assertive scent designed for formal evening wear or cool weather, offering an experience that is serious and distinct f…

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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, Black or Dark Lord?

Dark Lord takes 4 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.45/5 from 18 votes; Dark Lord is rated 3.91/5 from 1,980 votes. Choose Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Lord for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Dark Lord?

Dark Lord lasts longest (Dark Lord 82/100, Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Dark Lord?

Dark Lord projects furthest (Dark Lord 71/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Dark Lord smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cloves, Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Black or Dark Lord better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Dark Lord?

Black has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. Dark Lord has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cloves, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Rum, Davana and Birch, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar.