Blackman Original vs Comores
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Comores takes 3 of 3 categories.
Blackman OriginalChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ComoresChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blackman Original0/3
Comores3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Comores
- Sillage & projection
- Comores
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Comores
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blackman OriginalDilís ParfumComoresAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
4.05/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 14%Had 46%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
41%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityComores
SillageComores
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
lavender61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic86%
citrus72%
green58%
rose44%
herbal30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli
Notes
BergamotGeraniumMintMandarin OrangeGreen Tea
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Mint. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring71
Summer100
Fall57
Winter43
Day100
Night60
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#69,114
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,992
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1999
Reviews2
Category winnerComoresHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlackman 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…
Reviews →Comores by Avon is a crisp, green-citrus aromatic built around bergamot and mandarin, cooled with mint, and softened by a clean green tea feel. A touch of geranium gives it a lightly rosy, classic cologne edge. It wears fresh and brisk rather than sweet, and it can suit anyone who likes bright, energising scents that …
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, Blackman Original or Comores?
Comores takes 3 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Comores is rated 4.05/5 from 26 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Comores for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Comores?
Comores lasts longest (Comores 68/100, Blackman Original 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blackman Original or Comores?
Comores projects furthest (Comores 72/100, Blackman Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blackman Original and Comores smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Mint.
Is Blackman Original or Comores better for summer or winter?
Blackman Original suits daytime wear; Comores suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blackman Original and Comores?
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. Comores features Bergamot, Geranium, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea.
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