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Iron Heart vs LCW Blackout

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

  • Iron Heart

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • LCW Blackout

    Choose it for a mossy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iron Heart1/4
LCW Blackout1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Iron Heart
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
LCW Blackout

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Iron HeartVinci
LCW BlackoutLC Waikiki
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityIron Heart

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value100
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
floral69%
mossy61%
mossy100%
woody92%
earthy84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
musky61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both mossy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Tonka BeanMossSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Moss and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for LCW Blackout, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLCW BlackoutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vinci's Iron Heart, launched in 2025, arrives as a citrus-forward aromatic aquatic option for men. The scent layers crisp bergamot and sharp lemon over a core of rosemary, coriander, and jasmine, finishing on sandalwood and tonka bean. It serves as an easygoing companion for warm summer afternoons and casual weekend o…

Reviews →

LCW Blackout by LC Waikiki is a woody and mossy fragrance built around an earthy, straightforward structure for men. It opens with a dry, forest-like moss accord that sets a green and grounding foundation immediately upon application. As the scent settles, warm spicy facets emerge alongside creamy sandalwood and the g…

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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Iron Heart or LCW Blackout?

Iron Heart lasts longest (Iron Heart 60/100, LCW Blackout 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iron Heart or LCW Blackout?

Projection is very close: Iron Heart 50/100, LCW Blackout 50/100 for sillage.

Do Iron Heart and LCW Blackout smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share mossy and musky accords. Common notes include Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.

Is Iron Heart or LCW Blackout better for summer or winter?

Iron Heart suits day or night wear; LCW Blackout suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iron Heart and LCW Blackout?

Iron Heart features Musk, Rosemary, Moss, Bergamot and Cyclamen. LCW Blackout features Tonka Bean, Moss, Sandalwood and Musk.

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