Fragrance comparison

Black vs Lancaster Eau de Concentree

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 439 ratings analysed

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,750 LeatherLavender

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34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Lancaster Eau de Concentree

Lancaster

4.29377 votes

Rank #2,358 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lancaster Eau de Concentree takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lancaster Eau de Concentree
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black1/7

Lancaster Eau de Concentree6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackSuperdry

Lancaster Eau de ConcentreeLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.29/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

4%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

52%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

377 votes

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLancaster Eau de Concentree

SillageLancaster Eau de Concentree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value70

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesLime

Heart

LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss

Top

LavenderCorianderThymeNeroliBasilBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

GeraniumMimosaJasmineTuberose

Base

AmberIncenseSandalwoodoak mossPatchouliVanilleCivetta

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Thyme and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men2

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#2,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Superdry is an aromatic Oriental fragrance that balances sharp lime against a leathery, resinous base. Launched in 2011, it is designed for the modern man who prefers a subtle, clean presence at the office. This scent avoids overpowering projections, settling into an intimate, professional skin aroma that sui…

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Lancaster Eau de Concentree opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of green herbs, dominated by dusty thyme and fresh basil. As the aromatic blast settles, a soapy lavender and orange flower accord emerges, giving the perfume a clean, classic shaving-soap texture. The scent feels dry, mossy, and slightly bitter, stee…

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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 Lancaster Eau de Concentree?

Lancaster Eau de Concentree takes 6 of 7 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Lancaster Eau de Concentree is rated 4.29/5 from 377 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lancaster Eau de Concentree for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Lancaster Eau de Concentree?

Lancaster Eau de Concentree lasts longest (Lancaster Eau de Concentree 69/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Lancaster Eau de Concentree?

Lancaster Eau de Concentree projects furthest (Lancaster Eau de Concentree 62/100, Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Lancaster Eau de Concentree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Thyme and Jasmine.

Is Black or Lancaster Eau de Concentree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Lancaster Eau de Concentree is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Lancaster Eau de Concentree?

Black has top notes of Fruity Notes and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Incense and Resins. Lancaster Eau de Concentree has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Thyme and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Mimosa, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Incense, Sandalwood and oak moss.