Fragrance comparison

Black vs Green Pool

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Black

Lanoe

3.4518 votes

Rank #25,115 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Green Pool

In The Box

4.2914 votes

Rank #44,561 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Green Pool
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black2/4

Green Pool2/4

Ratings & consensus: Green Pool
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black
Sillage & projection: Green Pool
Value for money: Not scored
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

BlackLanoe

Green PoolIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerGreen PoolRating 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

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageGreen Pool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match55%Closely related · 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

CarawayArtemisiaCilantroJuniper BerriesBasilBergamot

Heart

LeatherPine needlesPepperCarnationChamomileJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedarTobaccoAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, 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–

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,115

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher 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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Green Pool leans into a brisk, aromatic green opening before settling into leather, pine, moss, and dry woods. It reads classic in structure, but the herbal spice and tobacco-amber base keep it from feeling flat. This is likely to suit men who enjoy earthy, masculine chypres with a sharper edge. It looks best for cool…

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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 Green Pool?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black is rated 3.45/5 from 18 votes; Green Pool is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Green Pool for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Green Pool?

Black lasts longest (Black 72/100, Green Pool 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Green Pool?

Green Pool projects furthest (Green Pool 69/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Green Pool smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Black or Green Pool better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Green Pool suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Green Pool?

Black has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. Green Pool has top notes of Caraway, Artemisia, Cilantro and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Leather, Pine needles, Pepper and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.