Fireside Bourbon Cologne vs In Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In Black takes 7 of 7 categories.
Fireside Bourbon CologneChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
In BlackChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Fireside Bourbon Cologne0/7
In Black7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- In Black
- Community sentiment
- In Black
- Longevity
- In Black
- Sillage & projection
- In Black
- Value for money
- In Black
- Versatility
- In Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fireside Bourbon CologneDr. SquatchIn BlackByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 68%Had 10%Want 22%
3.88/ 5 · 229 votes
Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%
Category winnerIn BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
38%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
14%Hate
122 votes
38%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
213 votes
Category winnerIn BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn Black
SillageIn Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
patchouli30%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
ClovesVirginia CedarGeraniumPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PepperGrapefruitNeroli
Heart
ResinGeraniumSweet Notes
Base
VetiverVirginia CedarBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fireside Bourbon Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring12
Summer6
Fall0
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIn BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,266
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,646
PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDr. Squatch Fireside Bourbon Cologne delivers an easygoing, rustic smell built around warm spicy clove, dry Virginia cedar, and earthy patchouli. It opens with a quick spark of herbal geranium and punchy kitchen spice before settling into a cozy, toasted wood aroma that feels like sitting next to an outdoor campfire i…
Reviews →In Black by Byblos is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a sharp interplay of grapefruit, pepper, and cedar. It is a practical, masculine scent that suits the daily routine of the modern, meticulous individual. With a distinct, spicy structure, it provides a grounded presence without overwhelming the …
Reviews →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, Fireside Bourbon Cologne or In Black?
In Black takes 7 of 7 categories. Fireside Bourbon Cologne is rated 3.59/5 from 122 votes; In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes. Choose Fireside Bourbon Cologne for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Fireside Bourbon Cologne or In Black?
In Black lasts longest (In Black 67/100, Fireside Bourbon Cologne 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fireside Bourbon Cologne or In Black?
In Black projects furthest (In Black 58/100, Fireside Bourbon Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fireside Bourbon Cologne and In Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Fireside Bourbon Cologne or In Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fireside Bourbon Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Fireside Bourbon Cologne is the stronger pick. Fireside Bourbon Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fireside Bourbon Cologne and In Black?
Fireside Bourbon Cologne features Cloves, Virginia Cedar, Geranium and Patchouli. In Black has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Resin, Geranium and Sweet Notes, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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