In Black vs Arise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
73%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
In BlackChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
AriseChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In Black2/4
Arise2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arise
- Sillage & projection
- Arise
- Value for money
- In Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
In BlackByblosAriseAll Good ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 229 votes
Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
213 votes
20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArise
SillageArise
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus83%
aromatic65%
warm spicy48%
woody30%
Scent match73%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGrapefruitNeroli
Heart
ResinGeraniumSweet Notes
Base
VetiverVirginia CedarBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
Top
PepperGrapefruitOrange
Heart
PatchouliBay LeafGeranium
Base
BenzoinVetiverAtlas Cedar
InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Geranium 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,670
PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#25,253
PerfumerRajiv Sheth
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIn 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 →Arise by All Good Scents is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Arise was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Rajiv Sheth. Top notes are Pepper, Grapefruit and Orange; middle notes are Patchouli, Bay Leaf and Geranium; base notes are Benzoin, Vetiver and Atlas Cedar.
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, In Black or Arise?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes; Arise is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Arise for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, In Black or Arise?
Arise lasts longest (Arise 73/100, In Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, In Black or Arise?
Arise projects furthest (Arise 75/100, In Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do In Black and Arise smell similar?
Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver.
Is In Black or Arise better for summer or winter?
Arise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In Black and Arise?
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. Arise has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Bay Leaf and Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver and Atlas Cedar.
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