Fragrance comparison

Emerald Green vs Artisan Black

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 846 ratings analysed

Emerald Green

The House of Oud

3.66184 votes

Rank #14,000 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Artisan Black

John Varvatos

3.95662 votes

Rank #4,090 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Artisan Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Emerald Green
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Artisan Black
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emerald Green3/7

Artisan Black4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald GreenThe House of Oud

Artisan BlackJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerArtisan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

184 votes

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

662 votes

Category winnerArtisan BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Green

SillageEmerald Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value59

Category winnerArtisan BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber91%

animalic83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

white floral88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

leather42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeBergamotTangerinePink Pepper

Heart

GingerCardamomJasmine

Base

AmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeTangerineAmalfi LemonWatermelon

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerAfrican Orange FlowerNeroliJasmineCardamomCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherVetyverWoody NotesWhite AmberKephalisPatchouliWhite MuskOrris Root

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Tangerine, Ginger and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Artisan Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall74

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night62

Category winnerEmerald GreenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex57

Women8

Men88

Unisex5

Women6

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,000

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#4,090

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews98

Category winnerArtisan BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Green by The House of Oud opens with an energizing burst of juicy blood orange, tart Italian bergamot, and sweet tangerine sprinkled with crackling pink pepper. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, warm grated ginger and aromatic cardamom blend smoothly into a light, airy jasmine heart. The foundation settles…

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John Varvatos Artisan Black takes the sunny, breezy citrus DNA of the original Artisan and casts it in deeper shadows. A sharp splash of blood orange and tangy tangerine greets you first. It smells juicy. Then, bitter lemon and crisp watermelon introduce a sharp aromatic bite. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit 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, Emerald Green or Artisan Black?

Artisan Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Emerald Green is rated 3.66/5 from 184 votes; Artisan Black is rated 3.95/5 from 662 votes. Choose Emerald Green for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Artisan Black for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Green or Artisan Black?

Emerald Green lasts longest (Emerald Green 71/100, Artisan Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Green or Artisan Black?

Emerald Green projects furthest (Emerald Green 62/100, Artisan Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Green and Artisan Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Tangerine, Ginger and Cardamom.

Is Emerald Green or Artisan Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emerald Green is the stronger pick. For winter, Emerald Green is the stronger pick. Emerald Green suits daytime wear; Artisan Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Green and Artisan Black?

Emerald Green has top notes of Blood Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, White Musk and Patchouli. Artisan Black has top notes of Blood Orange, Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon and Watermelon, heart notes of Ginger, African Orange Flower, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Vetyver, Woody Notes and White Amber.