Fragrance comparison

Challenge Re/Fresh vs Black Oregano

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

4 wins

Challenge Re/Fresh

Lacoste Fragrances

3.67211 votes

Rank #15,299 AromaticFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

Black Oregano

Atelier Materi

3.7337 votes

Rank #34,187 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Challenge Re/Fresh takes 4 of 7 categories.

Challenge Re/Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Black Oregano
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Challenge Re/Fresh4/7

Black Oregano3/7

Ratings & consensus: Challenge Re/Fresh
Community sentiment: Challenge Re/Fresh
Longevity: Black Oregano
Sillage & projection: Black Oregano
Value for money: Challenge Re/Fresh
Versatility: Black Oregano
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Challenge Re/Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Challenge Re/FreshLacoste Fragrances

Black OreganoAtelier Materi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 38%Had 46%Want 17%

3.73/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerChallenge Re/FreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

43%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

3%Dislike

16%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerChallenge Re/FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlack Oregano

SillageBlack Oregano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value38

Category winnerChallenge Re/FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

oud61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BirchCardamom

Heart

OreganoRosemary

Base

Tolu BalsamPatchouli

Top

LimeRosemaryCardamom

Heart

OreganoVetiverAustralian Sandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Oregano, Rosemary and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer6

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night77

Category winnerBlack OreganoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#34,187

PerfumerCeline Perdriel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChallenge Re/FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lacoste Challenge Re/Fresh opens with a sharp burst of birch bark and green cardamom, creating a crisp, cooling sensation that instantly cuts through warm weather. As the initial spray settles, herbal notes of oregano and rosemary take over, giving the heart a dry, kitchen-spice sharpness rather than a synthetic citru…

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Atelier Materi Black Oregano opens with a sharp burst of lime and fresh rosemary before shifting into its dark herbal heart. Sun-baked oregano takes center stage, backed by earthy vetiver and dry Australian sandalwood. As the hours pass, heavy base notes of smoky agarwood, raw leather, and resinous labdanum grip the s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Challenge Re/Fresh or Black Oregano?

Challenge Re/Fresh takes 4 of 7 categories. Challenge Re/Fresh is rated 3.67/5 from 211 votes; Black Oregano is rated 3.73/5 from 37 votes. Choose Challenge Re/Fresh for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Black Oregano for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Challenge Re/Fresh or Black Oregano?

Black Oregano lasts longest (Black Oregano 75/100, Challenge Re/Fresh 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Challenge Re/Fresh or Black Oregano?

Black Oregano projects furthest (Black Oregano 58/100, Challenge Re/Fresh 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Challenge Re/Fresh and Black Oregano smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Oregano, Rosemary and Patchouli.

Is Challenge Re/Fresh or Black Oregano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Oregano is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Oregano is the stronger pick. Black Oregano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Challenge Re/Fresh and Black Oregano?

Challenge Re/Fresh has top notes of Birch and Cardamom, heart notes of Oregano and Rosemary, a base of Tolu Balsam and Patchouli. Black Oregano has top notes of Lime, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Oregano, Vetiver and Australian Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Patchouli and Labdanum.