Fragrance comparison

Black Chill vs Light of Ormuz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Black Chill

AXE

4.1817 votes

Rank #38,844 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Light of Ormuz

Arts&Scents

3.4520 votes

Rank #23,786 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light of Ormuz takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Chill
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Light of Ormuz
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Chill2/5

Light of Ormuz3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ChillAXE

Light of OrmuzArts&Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 32%Had 44%Want 24%

3.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerBlack ChillRating 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

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLight of Ormuz

SillageLight of Ormuz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack ChillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

green77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

aquatic100%

fresh88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

green42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody 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

Water NotesCitrusesMint

Heart

Spicy NotesHerbal Notes

Base

CedarVetiverTonka Bean

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

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,786

PerfumerManuela Pfannes-Völkel

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLight of OrmuzHigher 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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Light of Ormuz reads as a fresh aquatic with mint, citrus and clear water notes up top, then moves into an herbal, lightly spicy heart over cedar, vetiver and tonka. It feels clean, brisk and aromatic rather than heavy. This looks best for daytime wear in mild to warm weather, especially if you like watery, green-lean…

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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 Light of Ormuz?

Light of Ormuz takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Chill is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; Light of Ormuz is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black Chill for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Light of Ormuz for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Chill or Light of Ormuz?

Light of Ormuz lasts longest (Light of Ormuz 77/100, Black Chill 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Chill or Light of Ormuz?

Light of Ormuz projects furthest (Light of Ormuz 60/100, Black Chill 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Chill and Light of Ormuz smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint and Cedar.

Is Black Chill or Light of Ormuz better for summer or winter?

Black Chill suits daytime wear; Light of Ormuz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Chill and Light of Ormuz?

Black Chill has top notes of Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Cedar. Light of Ormuz has top notes of Water Notes, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Spicy Notes and Herbal Notes, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.