Fragrance comparison

Blackman Original vs St James

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

2 wins

Blackman Original

Dilís Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #66,813 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

St James

Taylor of Old Bond Street

4.0018 votes

Rank #36,092 CitrusAromatic

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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.
St James
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blackman Original2/3

St James1/3

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: St James

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum

St JamesTaylor of Old Bond Street

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 37%

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

56%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlackman Original

SillageBlackman Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

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%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

marine65%

fresh spicy48%

lavender30%

Scent match62%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

BergamotSea NotesMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

LavenderFruity NotesGeraniumCorianderMint

Base

AmberPatchouliPine Tree

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter8

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSt JamesHigher 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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St James opens with a bright splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp lemon supported by a cool marine spray. The citrus feels clean and traditional, reminiscent of classic London barbershops. Within fifteen minutes, the initial brightness settles into a herbal heart dominated by lavender, geranium, mint, and co…

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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 St James?

Blackman Original takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; St James is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose St James for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or St James?

Blackman Original lasts longest (Blackman Original 64/100, St James 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or St James?

Blackman Original projects furthest (Blackman Original 61/100, St James 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and St James smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% 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 St James better for summer or winter?

Blackman Original suits daytime wear; St James suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackman Original and St James?

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. St James has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Fruity Notes, Geranium and Coriander, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Pine Tree.