Fragrance comparison

In Black vs Lei Glam

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,184 ratings analysed

3 wins

In Black

Jesus Del Pozo

3.551,169 votes

Rank #2,468 SweetSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Glam

Bottega Verde

3.9315 votes

Rank #48,838 PowderySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

In Black
Choose it for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lei Glam
Choose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

In Black3/5

Lei Glam2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lei Glam
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In Black
Sillage & projection: In Black
Value for money: Lei Glam
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 BlackJesus Del Pozo

Lei GlamBottega Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 1,169 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 60%

Category winnerLei GlamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

1,107 votes

33%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIn Black

SillageIn Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLei GlamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

soft spicy92%

cherry84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

powdery100%

soft spicy90%

floral80%

sweet70%

fresh60%

fruity50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both soft spicy, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sour CherryRosePink Grapefruit

Heart

VioletPeachEgyptian JasmineLilacLily

Base

LicoriceMadagascar VanillaPatchouliMuskMoroccan Cedar

Top

LilacRed Currant

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Powdery NotesLicoriceWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Egyptian Jasmine, Lilac and Licorice. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,468

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews157

Overall rank#48,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Black by Jesus Del Pozo is a dark, fruit-forward floral fragrance built around tart sour cherry, powdery violet, and sweet black licorice. Created by perfumer Christine Nagel in 2006, the scent opens with a punchy splash of bright pink grapefruit and dark cherry syrup, which quickly meets a soft floral heart of Egy…

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Bottega Verde Lei Glam opens with a bright tartness from red currant paired with soft lilac. As the initial spray settles, jasmine and rose bring a gentle floral heart to the surface. The base dries down into heavy powdery notes mixed with woody notes and a distinct touch of licorice. The overall scent feels pillowy a…

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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 Lei Glam?

In Black takes 3 of 5 categories. In Black is rated 3.55/5 from 1,169 votes; Lei Glam is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose In Black for a sweet and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lei Glam for a powdery and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Black or Lei Glam?

In Black lasts longest (In Black 73/100, Lei Glam 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Black or Lei Glam?

In Black projects furthest (In Black 66/100, Lei Glam 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Black and Lei Glam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Lilac and Licorice.

Is In Black or Lei Glam better for summer or winter?

Lei Glam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Black and Lei Glam?

In Black has top notes of Sour Cherry, Rose and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Egyptian Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Licorice, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Lei Glam has top notes of Lilac and Red Currant, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Powdery Notes, Licorice and Woody Notes.