Black Label vs Sulky
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black LabelChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SulkyChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Label2/5
Sulky3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Label
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sulky
- Sillage & projection
- Sulky
- Value for money
- Sulky
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Label
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black LabelYardleySulkyLuciano SopraniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%
3.89/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%
Category winnerBlack LabelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
53%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
32%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySulky
SillageSulky
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSulkyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeLemon Verbena
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumClary Sage
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverPatchoulioak moss
Top
PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon
Base
AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Black Label, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer11
Fall100
Winter22
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer57
Fall86
Winter57
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,318
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,856
PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack LabelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley Black Label is an earthy, brisk woody chypre that smells like stepping straight out of a traditional barbershop on a crisp morning. It hits the skin with an invigorating burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and tangy orange before settling into an herbal heart of aromatic lavender and clean geranium. As the citrus …
Reviews →Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…
Reviews →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 Label or Sulky?
Sulky takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Label is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Black Label for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Label or Sulky?
Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Black Label 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Label or Sulky?
Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Black Label 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Label and Sulky smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Black Label or Sulky better for summer or winter?
Black Label suits daytime wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Label and Sulky?
Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and oak moss. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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