Fragrance comparison

Black Label vs Oiko

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Label

Chris Adams

4.508 votes

Rank #33,656 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Oiko

Quearmé

2.229 votes

Rank #66,839 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Label takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Label
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oiko
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Label3/5

Oiko2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black LabelChris Adams

OikoQuearmé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

2.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate31

Category winners

LongevityOiko

SillageBlack Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOikoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

green69%

mossy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonPepperGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossAmber

Top20-30 mins

PearPineappleBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperLavenderSea NotesNutmegLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-8 hrs

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodLabdanum

Category winnerBlack LabelLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,839

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Label by Chris Adams hits the air with an energetic spray of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange. The pepper hits immediately. Crushed green leaves add a crisp herbal freshness that prevents the opening from smelling like floor cleaner or kitchen detergent. Give it twenty minutes. A clean flor…

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Oiko by Quearmé bursts open with bright pineapple, crisp pear, and a splash of sour bergamot. The fruit feels tart and immediately recognizable. Then, a salty wash of sea notes and clean lavender steps forward, cutting right through the sweet opening. It wears like an energetic blue designer scent with an extra punch …

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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 Label or Oiko?

Black Label takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Label is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Oiko is rated 2.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Label for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oiko for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Label or Oiko?

Oiko lasts longest (Oiko 80/100, Black Label 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Label or Oiko?

Black Label projects furthest (Black Label 61/100, Oiko 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Label and Oiko smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Pepper.

Is Black Label or Oiko better for summer or winter?

Black Label suits daytime wear; Oiko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Label and Oiko?

Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber. Oiko has top notes of Pear, Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Sea Notes and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.