Fragrance comparison

Black vs L'Eau de Kookai

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black

Momo Design

3.004 votes

Rank #64,178 CitrusGreen

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72%scent match

Closely related

L'Eau de Kookai

Kookai

4.3164 votes

Rank #26,095 CitrusFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Eau de Kookai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Black2/3

L'Eau de Kookai1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackMomo Design

L'Eau de KookaiKookai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.31/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 17%Had 58%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

45%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

woody56%

citrus100%

fresh86%

green72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

musky30%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFruits

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

Notes

CitrusesGreen NotesSpicesMuskFruity NotesFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes, Spices and Musk. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Momo Design opens with a lively splash of zesty citruses and crisp green leaves that feels like stepping outside on a cool spring morning. As the initial sharpness settles, a smooth blend of sweet fruits and warm spices warms up on your skin, adding body without becoming heavy or cloying. The base rests comfo…

Reviews →

L'Eau de Kookai is a bright citrus fragrance that arrived in 1996. It centers on a sharp, zesty opening of mixed citruses and crisp green notes. This is a scent built for high summer heat when you want something clean and invigorating. It feels like a quick splash of cold water, making it a reliable choice for casual …

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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 L'Eau de Kookai?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Black is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; L'Eau de Kookai is rated 4.31/5 from 64 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L'Eau de Kookai for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Black or L'Eau de Kookai?

Black lasts longest (Black 70/100, L'Eau de Kookai 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or L'Eau de Kookai?

Black projects furthest (Black 67/100, L'Eau de Kookai 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and L'Eau de Kookai smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes, Spices and Musk.

Is Black or L'Eau de Kookai better for summer or winter?

Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and L'Eau de Kookai?

Black has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices and Fruits, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. L'Eau de Kookai features Citruses, Green Notes, Spices, Musk and Fruity Notes.