Fragrance comparison

Black vs Lys

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,750 LeatherLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Lys

Parfums 06130

3.5824 votes

Rank #24,839 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lys
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black4/5

Lys1/5

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

BlackSuperdry

LysParfums 06130

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

3.58/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerLysRating 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

38%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

29%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

aquatic61%

Scent match27%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CitronMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Water LilyRoseLemon VerbenaCorianderThyme

Base2 to 3 hours

oak mossVetyverNutmeg

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Coriander, Thyme and oak moss. Durations are only published for Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#24,839

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBlackHigher 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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Lys by Parfums 06130 is a citrus chypre eau de toilette created by perfumer Raphael Haury. The scent opens with a crisp, sunny splash of citron, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels brisk and natural. As the sharp initial citrus settles, a cool water lily and rose core emerges, grounded by dry kitchen herbs includ…

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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 Lys?

Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Lys is rated 3.58/5 from 24 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lys for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Lys?

Black lasts longest (Black 59/100, Lys 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Lys?

Black projects furthest (Black 53/100, Lys 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Lys smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Coriander, Thyme and oak moss.

Is Black or Lys better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Lys?

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. Lys has top notes of Citron, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, Rose, Lemon Verbena and Coriander, a base of oak moss, Vetyver and Nutmeg.