Fragrance comparison

Black Currant vs I'm

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Currant

Ahmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

3.002 votes

Rank #62,382 AldehydicBalsamic

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11%scent match

Clearly different

I'm

Pupa

3.8265 votes

Rank #16,093 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Currant
Choose it for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I'm
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Currant3/4

I'm1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Currant
Sillage & projection: Black Currant
Value for money: Black Currant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I'm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CurrantAhmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

I'mPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.82/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

28%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Currant

SillageBlack Currant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBlack CurrantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aldehydic100%

balsamic91%

bitter83%

fresh74%

green65%

herbal56%

fruity100%

powdery92%

amber84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantLemongrassMandarin OrangeApricotPomegranate

Heart

GeraniumVioletCardamomMint

Base

LabdanumCedarVanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

Wild StrawberryBlack CurrantCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseVioletHoneysuckle

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanillaWhite AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Violet, Labdanum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for I'm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer61

Fall61

Winter44

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 36%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,382

PerfumerAhmed Mahsoub

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,093

PerfumerLuca Maffei, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerI'mHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Currant opens as a tart, aromatic fruit scent with black currant, citrus and sharp green facets up top. As it settles, the mint, cardamom and violet give it a cooler herbal-floral edge, while vanilla, musk and cedar soften the drydown. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy unusual fruity fragrances with a…

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Pupa I'm Eau de Parfum smells like sweet wild strawberries dusted in powdered sugar and vintage cosmetic rose. The berries hit fast. Tart black currant and a pinch of warm clove keep the opening lively rather than cloying. Soon after, powdery violet and honeysuckle emerge, creating an authentic scented lipstick accord…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Currant or I'm?

Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Currant is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; I'm is rated 3.82/5 from 65 votes. Choose Black Currant for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose I'm for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Currant or I'm?

Black Currant lasts longest (Black Currant 100/100, I'm 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Currant or I'm?

Black Currant projects furthest (Black Currant 100/100, I'm 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Currant and I'm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Violet, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Black Currant or I'm better for summer or winter?

Black Currant suits daytime wear; I'm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Currant and I'm?

Black Currant has top notes of Black Currant, Lemongrass, Mandarin Orange and Apricot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet, Cardamom and Mint, a base of Labdanum, Cedar, Vanilla and Musk. I'm has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Black Currant and Cloves, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Vanilla, White Amber and Labdanum.