Black Python vs Here I Am
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Here I Am takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black PythonChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Here I AmChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Python3/7
Here I Am4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Here I Am
- Community sentiment
- Here I Am
- Longevity
- Black Python
- Sillage & projection
- Black Python
- Value for money
- Here I Am
- Versatility
- Here I Am
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Python
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PythonAurora ScentsHere I AmPhytodermWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
4.33/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%
Category winnerHere I AmRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
56%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerHere I AmMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Python
SillageBlack Python
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHere I AmBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
green61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCypressArtemisia
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean
Top
Lemon ZestRhubarb
Heart
LavenderSage
Base
AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall100
Winter85
Day70
Night100
Spring86
Summer45
Fall100
Winter91
Day88
Night100
Category winnerHere I AmMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,809
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#26,666
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…
Reviews →Here I Am by Phytoderm is a sharp, aromatic fougere built on zesty lemon and earthy vetiver. It strikes a balance between professional utility and casual freshness, making it a reliable pick for daily wear. While it stays relatively close to the skin, the blend of sage and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine charact…
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 Python or Here I Am?
Here I Am takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Here I Am is rated 4.33/5 from 43 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Here I Am for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Python or Here I Am?
Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Here I Am 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Python or Here I Am?
Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Here I Am 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Python and Here I Am smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.
Is Black Python or Here I Am better for summer or winter?
For summer, Here I Am is the stronger pick. For winter, Here I Am is the stronger pick. Black Python suits evening wear; Here I Am suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Python and Here I Am?
Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Here I Am has top notes of Lemon Zest and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.
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