Fragrance comparison

In Black vs Frisson Dandy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

In Black

Byblos

3.88229 votes

Rank #5,183 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Frisson Dandy

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #43,642 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frisson Dandy takes 3 of 4 categories.

In Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Frisson Dandy
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

In Black1/4

Frisson Dandy3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Frisson Dandy
Sillage & projection: Frisson Dandy
Value for money: Frisson Dandy
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 BlackByblos

Frisson DandyEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

14%Love

43%Like

43%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFrisson Dandy

SillageFrisson Dandy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value97

Category winnerFrisson DandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperGrapefruitNeroli

Heart

ResinGeraniumSweet Notes

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverBenzoinCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Frisson Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,183

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#43,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Evaflor Frisson Dandy is a dry, brisk woody spicy cologne designed for daytime utility. The scent kicks off with bitter grapefruit rind and sharp green petitgrain, offering a brisk slap of freshness before the spices take over. Within twenty minutes, the citrus brightness yields to a hearty core of cracked black peppe…

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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, In Black or Frisson Dandy?

Frisson Dandy takes 3 of 4 categories. In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes; Frisson Dandy is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Frisson Dandy for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Black or Frisson Dandy?

Frisson Dandy lasts longest (Frisson Dandy 74/100, In Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Black or Frisson Dandy?

Frisson Dandy projects furthest (Frisson Dandy 75/100, In Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Black and Frisson Dandy smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is In Black or Frisson Dandy better for summer or winter?

Frisson Dandy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Black and Frisson Dandy?

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. Frisson Dandy has top notes of Petitgrain and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Pepper, Geranium and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cedar.