In Black vs Lost in the Woods
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lost in the Woods takes 4 of 7 categories.
In BlackChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lost in the WoodsChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
In Black3/7
Lost in the Woods4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lost in the Woods
- Community sentiment
- In Black
- Longevity
- Lost in the Woods
- Sillage & projection
- In Black
- Value for money
- Lost in the Woods
- Versatility
- Lost in the Woods
- 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 BlackByblosLost in the WoodsNaseemWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 229 votes
Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%
4.15/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 49%Had 6%Want 44%
Category winnerLost in the WoodsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
213 votes
52%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
6%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerIn BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLost in the Woods
SillageIn Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLost in the WoodsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and amber
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
GrapefruitIncenseItalian LemonGingerBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineRose
Base
CedarBenzoinAmberLeatherVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, 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
Summer79
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLost in the WoodsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,660
PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#27,283
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Lost in the Woods opens with bright grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, sharpened by ginger, pink pepper and a soft thread of incense. It quickly settles into a dry woody amber base with cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and musk doing most of the work. It reads as a fresh spicy, citrus-woody unisex scent with a mascu…
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 Lost in the Woods?
Lost in the Woods takes 4 of 7 categories. In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes; Lost in the Woods is rated 4.15/5 from 48 votes. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lost in the Woods for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, In Black or Lost in the Woods?
Lost in the Woods lasts longest (Lost in the Woods 71/100, In Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, In Black or Lost in the Woods?
In Black projects furthest (In Black 58/100, Lost in the Woods 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do In Black and Lost in the Woods smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Geranium and Vetiver.
Is In Black or Lost in the Woods better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lost in the Woods is the stronger pick. For winter, In Black is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In Black and Lost in the Woods?
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. Lost in the Woods has top notes of Grapefruit, Incense, Italian Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Amber and Leather.
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