Fragrance comparison

Black Intense vs Red Label

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Black Intense

Morris

4.333 votes

Rank #47,305 AromaticWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Red Label

kari

5.004 votes

Rank #41,247 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Red Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Intense2/4

Red Label2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Intense
Sillage & projection: Black Intense
Value for money: Red Label
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red Label

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black IntenseMorris

Red Labelkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Intense

SillageBlack Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRed LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

violet56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

powdery77%

rose69%

violet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon

Heart

NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage

Base

Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Lemon, Violet and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…

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Red Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.

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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 Intense or Red Label?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Intense or Red Label?

Black Intense lasts longest (Black Intense 70/100, Red Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Intense or Red Label?

Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Intense and Red Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lemon, Violet and Black Pepper.

Is Black Intense or Red Label better for summer or winter?

Black Intense suits evening wear; Red Label suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Intense and Red Label?

Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Red Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.