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Here I Am vs Black Python

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

Updated 89 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Here I Am takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Here I Am

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Black Python

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Here I Am4/7
Black Python3/7
Ratings & consensus
Here I Am
Community sentiment
Here I Am
Longevity
Black Python
Sillage & projection
Black Python
Value for money
Here I Am
Versatility
Here I Am
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Black Python

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Here I AmPhytoderm
Black PythonAurora Scents
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%
3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
Category winnerHere I AmRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

43 votes

33%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerHere I AmMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityBlack Python

SillageBlack Python

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value72
Category winnerHere I AmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
green61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Lemon ZestRhubarb
Heart
LavenderSage
Base
AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver
Top
Black PepperCypressArtemisia
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian 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
Spring86
Summer45
Fall100
Winter91
Day88
Night100
Spring54
Summer0
Fall100
Winter85
Day70
Night100
Category winnerHere I AmMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men76
Unisex21
Women3
Men59
Unisex36
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,809

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Here I Am by Phytoderm is a sharp, aromatic fougere built on zesty lemon and earthy vetiver. It strikes a balance between professional utility and casual freshness, making it a reliable pick for daily wear. While it stays relatively close to the skin, the blend of sage and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine charact…

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Black Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Here I Am or Black Python?

Here I Am takes 4 of 7 categories. Here I Am is rated 4.33/5 from 43 votes; Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes. Choose Here I Am for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Here I Am or Black Python?

Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Here I Am 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Here I Am or Black Python?

Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Here I Am 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Here I Am and Black Python smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Here I Am or Black Python better for summer or winter?

For summer, Here I Am is the stronger pick. For winter, Here I Am is the stronger pick. Here I Am suits evening wear; Black Python suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Here I Am and Black Python?

Here I Am has top notes of Lemon Zest and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

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