Fragrance comparison

Black vs Shades Wood

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 634 ratings analysed

Black

Lanoe

3.4518 votes

Rank #25,115 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Shades Wood

Armaf

3.72616 votes

Rank #1,177 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shades Wood takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shades Wood
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Black0/4

Shades Wood4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackLanoe

Shades WoodArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.72/ 5 · 616 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerShades WoodRating 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

42%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityShades Wood

SillageShades Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

fresh spicy100%

rose90%

warm spicy80%

woody70%

oud60%

aromatic50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesCitruses

Heart

ClovesPepperCumin

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliLeather

Top

RoseGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ClovesCuminPepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cloves, Pepper and Cumin. 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–

Spring41

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,115

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerShades WoodHigher 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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Armaf Shades Wood launches on the skin with an aggressive, medicinal blast of synthetic oud and sour citrus. This initial punch quickly surrenders to a dry, spicy heart where geranium and a dark rose accord take command. As the composition settles over several hours, the rough edges smooth into a robust cedar and sand…

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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 Shades Wood?

Shades Wood takes 4 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.45/5 from 18 votes; Shades Wood is rated 3.72/5 from 616 votes. Choose Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shades Wood for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Shades Wood?

Shades Wood lasts longest (Shades Wood 75/100, Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Shades Wood?

Shades Wood projects furthest (Shades Wood 70/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Shades Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cloves, Pepper and Cumin.

Is Black or Shades Wood better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Shades Wood?

Black has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. Shades Wood has top notes of Rose, Geranium and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Cumin and Pepper, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar.