Fragrance comparison

Black Chill vs Craft Oro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Black Chill

AXE

4.1817 votes

Rank #38,844 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Craft Oro

VÛRV

4.2917 votes

Rank #37,033 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Craft Oro takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Chill
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Craft Oro
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Chill1/5

Craft Oro4/5

Ratings & consensus: Craft Oro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Craft Oro
Sillage & projection: Craft Oro
Value for money: Black Chill
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Craft Oro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ChillAXE

Craft OroVÛRV

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 32%Had 44%Want 24%

4.29/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 29%

Category winnerCraft OroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

47%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCraft Oro

SillageCraft Oro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack ChillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

green77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

patchouli69%

marine61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesMint

Heart

Cedar

Base

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Top

SpicesMintCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesMarine notes

Base

PatchouliLeatherCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mint 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

Summer73

Fall45

Winter64

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter42

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men58

Unisex37

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCraft OroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Chill by AXE is an aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a crisp burst of citrus and cool mint. It settles into a woody cedar base, creating a simple, clean profile that works well for casual daily wear. This scent behaves like a refreshing blast after a shower, offering a sharp and energetic start for active …

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Craft Oro by VÛRV opens with a burst of crisp citruses and fresh mint, backed immediately by a sharp wave of warm spices. As the initial spray settles on skin, saltwater marine notes emerge alongside soft floral accords, bringing a clean, oceanic lift to the heart. The composition then grounds itself in a dense base o…

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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 Chill or Craft Oro?

Craft Oro takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Chill is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; Craft Oro is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes. Choose Black Chill for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Craft Oro for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Chill or Craft Oro?

Craft Oro lasts longest (Craft Oro 65/100, Black Chill 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Chill or Craft Oro?

Craft Oro projects furthest (Craft Oro 66/100, Black Chill 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Chill and Craft Oro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint and Cedar.

Is Black Chill or Craft Oro better for summer or winter?

Black Chill suits daytime wear; Craft Oro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Chill and Craft Oro?

Black Chill has top notes of Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Cedar. Craft Oro has top notes of Spices, Mint and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Marine notes, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Cedar.