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Blackman Original vs Vento di Eros

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

Updated 8 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Blackman Original

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vento di Eros

    Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blackman Original2/4
Vento di Eros2/4
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)
Vento di Eros
Fragranxe ranking
Vento di Eros

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum
Vento di ErosI Profumi di Firenze
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%
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

33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityBlackman Original

SillageBlackman Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value75
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%
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy 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
Top15-30 mins
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnationGeraniumNutmegRoseLavenderPepperCinnamon
Base6-8 hrs
MuskPatchouliVanillaVetiverMyrhhBenzoin
Category winnerVento di ErosLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVento di ErosHigher 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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Vento di Eros by I Profumi di Firenze opens with a sharp flash of bitter orange, lemon, and bergamot peel that cuts clean through morning air. Within twenty minutes, the bright Italian citrus gives way to an opulent, spice-dusted heart of carnation, clove-like nutmeg, and creamy jasmine petals. It feels like an old-wo…

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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 Vento di Eros?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Vento di Eros is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vento di Eros for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Vento di Eros?

Blackman Original lasts longest (Blackman Original 64/100, Vento di Eros 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or Vento di Eros?

Blackman Original projects furthest (Blackman Original 61/100, Vento di Eros 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and Vento di Eros smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Blackman Original or Vento di Eros better for summer or winter?

Blackman Original suits daytime wear; Vento di Eros suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackman Original and Vento di Eros?

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. Vento di Eros has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.

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