Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Osmanthus vs In Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,042 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Osmanthus

Roger & Gallet

3.88813 votes

Rank #2,553 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

In Black

Byblos

3.88229 votes

Rank #5,183 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fleur d'Osmanthus
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
In Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Fleur d'Osmanthus3/7

In Black4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur d'OsmanthusRoger & Gallet

In BlackByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

678 votes

38%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIn Black

SillageIn Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value73

Category winnerIn BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

lactonic77%

soft spicy69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OsmanthusGrapefruitNeroliBenzoinApricotLemon ZestLemonPetitgrainVetiverPink PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PepperGrapefruitNeroli

Heart

ResinGeraniumSweet Notes

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Vetiver. 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

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIn BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women84

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#5,183

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Osmanthus is a bright, easygoing osmanthus scent that opens with sparkling citrus, then settles into soft apricot, clean florals, and a gentle creamy warmth. It feels light, cheerful, and very easy to wear. This suits warm weather, post-shower use, and anyone who prefers a fresh fruity floral over a heavy perf…

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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 …

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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, Fleur d'Osmanthus or In Black?

In Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Osmanthus is rated 3.88/5 from 813 votes; In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes. Choose Fleur d'Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Osmanthus or In Black?

In Black lasts longest (In Black 67/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Osmanthus or In Black?

In Black projects furthest (In Black 58/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Osmanthus and In Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Fleur d'Osmanthus or In Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur d'Osmanthus is the stronger pick. For winter, In Black is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Osmanthus and In Black?

Fleur d'Osmanthus features Osmanthus, Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Apricot. 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.