Fragrance comparison

Blackman Original vs Carpe Diem

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 454 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blackman Original

Dilís Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #66,813 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Carpe Diem

O Boticário · 2000

4.21449 votes

Rank #11,133 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blackman Original takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blackman Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carpe Diem
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blackman Original2/3

Carpe Diem1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blackman Original
Sillage & projection: Blackman Original
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carpe Diem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum

Carpe DiemO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.21/ 5 · 449 votes

Have 21%Had 79%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

41%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlackman Original

SillageBlackman Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

LavenderMintBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

GingerGeraniumNutmegCardamom

Base

SandalwoodVioletAmberMuskVetyver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex30

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2000

Reviews10

Category winnerCarpe DiemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackman Original by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic citrus aromatic profile built around traditional barbershop freshness. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate burst of bright sunshine. As the crisp opening settles, cool mint, sharp lavender, and gera…

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Carpe Diem by O Boticário is a bright, energizing everyday cologne built around zesty citrus and crisp garden herbs. The scent opens with a burst of tart lemon, fresh mandarin orange, and cool mint, creating an immediate sensation like splashing cold citrus water on your face on a hot morning. As it settles on skin, s…

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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, Blackman Original or Carpe Diem?

Blackman Original takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Carpe Diem is rated 4.21/5 from 449 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carpe Diem for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Carpe Diem?

Blackman Original lasts longest (Blackman Original 64/100, Carpe Diem 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or Carpe Diem?

Blackman Original projects furthest (Blackman Original 61/100, Carpe Diem 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and Carpe Diem smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Blackman Original or Carpe Diem better for summer or winter?

Blackman Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackman Original and Carpe Diem?

Blackman Original has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Mint and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, White Musk and Patchouli. Carpe Diem has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Geranium, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Violet, Amber and Musk.