Blackman Original vs Royal Black Sport
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
72%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
Blackman OriginalChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal Black SportChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blackman Original1/3
Royal Black Sport1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blackman Original
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Black Sport
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blackman OriginalDilís ParfumRoyal Black SportArno SorelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 65%Had 12%Want 24%
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
0%Love
100%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
LongevityBlackman Original
SillageTie
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%
citrus100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
woody58%
warm spicy44%
green30%
Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
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
Top
BergamotLimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
MintPepperGingerNutmegGeranium
Base
VetiverSandalwoodOakmossPatchouliCedarAmber
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
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter13
Day100
Night67
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#43,837
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRoyal Black SportHigher 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 →Royal Black Sport opens with bright citrus, then shifts into mint, pepper, ginger and nutmeg. It wears as a fresh spicy, aromatic men’s scent with a woody base rather than a sugary sport style. This looks best suited to warm weather and daytime use. If you like crisp citrus with a dry spicy edge and moderate weight, i…
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 Royal Black Sport?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Royal Black Sport is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Black Sport for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Royal Black Sport?
Blackman Original lasts longest (Blackman Original 64/100, Royal Black Sport 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blackman Original or Royal Black Sport?
Projection is very close: Blackman Original 61/100, Royal Black Sport 61/100 for sillage.
Do Blackman Original and Royal Black Sport smell similar?
Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Mint.
Is Blackman Original or Royal Black Sport better for summer or winter?
Blackman Original suits daytime wear; Royal Black Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blackman Original and Royal Black Sport?
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. Royal Black Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mint, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.
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