Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Ikar vs Black Flower

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,108 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau d'Ikar

Sisley

3.731,034 votes

Rank #6,059 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #12,819 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Ikar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Ikar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Eau d'Ikar4/7

Black Flower3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau d'Ikar
Community sentiment: Eau d'Ikar
Longevity: Black Flower
Sillage & projection: Black Flower
Value for money: Black Flower
Versatility: Eau d'Ikar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau d'Ikar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'IkarSisley

Black FlowerIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,034 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

Category winnerEau d'IkarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

787 votes

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerEau d'IkarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Flower

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBlack FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

green69%

balsamic61%

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCarrot SeedsBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueIrisGreen NotesTeaReedSpicesJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

Top

Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Jasmine. 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

Summer87

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau d'IkarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex44

Women5

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,059

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#12,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEau d'IkarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Ikar opens with bitter citrus and carrot seed, then turns green, powdery, and quietly woody. The mastic note gives it a dry Mediterranean feel that reads refined, unusual, and a little old-school rather than easygoing. This suits someone who likes texture over sweetness. Expect a complex, evolving wear with vet…

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Black Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…

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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, Eau d'Ikar or Black Flower?

Eau d'Ikar takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ikar is rated 3.73/5 from 1,034 votes; Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes. Choose Eau d'Ikar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ikar or Black Flower?

Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Eau d'Ikar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Ikar or Black Flower?

Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Eau d'Ikar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Ikar and Black Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Jasmine.

Is Eau d'Ikar or Black Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau d'Ikar is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Flower is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Ikar and Black Flower?

Eau d'Ikar has top notes of Bergamot, Carrot Seeds, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Iris, Green Notes and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber. Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla.