Blackman Original vs Gamer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gamer takes 3 of 3 categories.
Blackman OriginalChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GamerChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blackman Original0/3
Gamer3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gamer
- Sillage & projection
- Gamer
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gamer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blackman OriginalDilís ParfumGamerAlexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
4.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
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
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGamer
SillageGamer
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%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
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
MintAldehydesLavenderMandarin OrangeLemonJasmineGeraniumSandalwoodNeroliAmberSeagrassBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night43
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#66,813
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerGamerHigher 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 →Gamer is a fresh aromatic citrus scent with a minty, slightly aldehydic opening and a cleaner, more floral dry-down than many blue fragrances. Lavender, neroli, jasmine and soft woods keep it airy rather than heavy. It suits shoppers who want a Polo Sport style idea with stronger staying power, a smoother finish, and …
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 Gamer?
Gamer takes 3 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Gamer is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gamer for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Gamer?
Gamer lasts longest (Gamer 77/100, Blackman Original 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blackman Original or Gamer?
Gamer projects furthest (Gamer 64/100, Blackman Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blackman Original and Gamer smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% 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 Gamer better for summer or winter?
Blackman Original suits daytime wear; Gamer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blackman Original and Gamer?
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. Gamer features Mint, Aldehydes, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Lemon.
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