Fragrance comparison

Black Chill vs First Sight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 265 ratings analysed

Black Chill

AXE

4.1817 votes

Rank #38,844 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

First Sight

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.12248 votes

Rank #6,899 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Sight 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.
First Sight
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Black Chill1/5

First Sight4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ChillAXE

First SightThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 32%Had 44%Want 24%

4.12/ 5 · 248 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%

Category winnerFirst SightRating 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

40%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

248 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFirst Sight

SillageFirst Sight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value40

Category winnerBlack ChillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

green77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

green100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

sweet70%

fresh60%

fruity50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

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

MintCitrusesGreen LeavesPearLemonadeSorbet

Heart

Black ElderSage

Base

CedarMusk

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men12

Unisex58

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerFirst SightHigher 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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First Sight opens with an instant burst of crushed mint leaves, tart lemonade, and cold lemon sorbet. Crisp green leaves and ripe pear add a juicy, herbal bite before settling into earthy sage and black elder flowers. As the bright citrus top notes quiet down on skin, clean white musk and dry cedar ground the sweet gr…

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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 First Sight?

First Sight takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Chill is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; First Sight is rated 4.12/5 from 248 votes. Choose Black Chill for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Sight for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Chill or First Sight?

First Sight lasts longest (First Sight 70/100, Black Chill 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Chill or First Sight?

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

Do Black Chill and First Sight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint and Cedar.

Is Black Chill or First Sight better for summer or winter?

Black Chill suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Chill and First Sight?

Black Chill has top notes of Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Cedar. First Sight has top notes of Mint, Citruses, Green Leaves and Pear, heart notes of Black Elder and Sage, a base of Cedar and Musk.