Fragrance comparison

Comores vs Blackman Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Comores

Avon · 1999

4.0526 votes

Rank #35,992 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Blackman Original

Dilís Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #69,114 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Comores takes 3 of 3 categories.

Comores
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blackman Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Comores3/3

Blackman Original0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Comores
Sillage & projection: Comores
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Comores

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ComoresAvon

Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 14%Had 46%Want 40%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityComores

SillageComores

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

citrus72%

green58%

rose44%

herbal30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotGeraniumMintMandarin OrangeGreen Tea

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Mint and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1999

Reviews2

Overall rank#69,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerComoresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Comores by Avon is a crisp, green-citrus aromatic built around bergamot and mandarin, cooled with mint, and softened by a clean green tea feel. A touch of geranium gives it a lightly rosy, classic cologne edge. It wears fresh and brisk rather than sweet, and it can suit anyone who likes bright, energising scents that …

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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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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, Comores or Blackman Original?

Comores takes 3 of 3 categories. Comores is rated 4.05/5 from 26 votes; Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Comores for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Comores or Blackman Original?

Comores lasts longest (Comores 68/100, Blackman Original 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Comores or Blackman Original?

Comores projects furthest (Comores 72/100, Blackman Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Comores and Blackman Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Mint and Mandarin Orange.

Is Comores or Blackman Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Comores and Blackman Original?

Comores features Bergamot, Geranium, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea. 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.