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Blackman Original vs Kaiak Urbe

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

Updated 1,026 ratings analysed
Closely related
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.

  • Kaiak Urbe

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blackman Original2/3
Kaiak Urbe1/3
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
Kaiak Urbe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum
Kaiak UrbeNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
3.77/ 5 · 1,021 votes
Have 64%Had 36%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

28%Love
51%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

1,016 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityBlackman Original

SillageBlackman Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value74
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%
green91%
aromatic83%
citrus74%
woody65%
fruity56%
Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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
Green NotesAppleMintLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeDihydromyrcenol
Heart
NutmegLavenderBasilGeranium
Base
Exotic WoodsMuskSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka Bean
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
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKaiak UrbeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Kaiak Urbe by Natura offers a refreshing blend of crisp apple and green notes, designed for the modern man. This aromatic fougere transitions smoothly from a bright citrus opening into a heart of nutmeg and lavender. It is a reliable choice for daily wear, providing a clean and approachable scent that thrives in casua…

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 Kaiak Urbe?

Blackman Original takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Kaiak Urbe is rated 3.77/5 from 1,021 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Urbe for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Kaiak Urbe?

Blackman Original lasts longest (Blackman Original 64/100, Kaiak Urbe 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or Kaiak Urbe?

Blackman Original projects furthest (Blackman Original 61/100, Kaiak Urbe 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and Kaiak Urbe smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Blackman Original or Kaiak Urbe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blackman Original and Kaiak Urbe?

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. Kaiak Urbe has top notes of Green Notes, Apple, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Basil and Geranium, a base of Exotic Woods, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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