Kromo Black vs Gladio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kromo Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
Kromo BlackChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
GladioChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kromo Black3/4
Gladio1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gladio
- Sillage & projection
- Kromo Black
- Value for money
- Kromo Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kromo Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kromo BlackÉsikaGladioValhomWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 79%Had 11%Want 10%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
98 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGladio
SillageKromo Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKromo BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
leather77%
animalic65%
fresh spicy53%
patchouli42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Guatemalan CardamomBlack PepperPomelo
Heart
elemiViolet LeafGeranium
Base
TonkaPatchouliSandalwoodGuaiac WoodOakmoss
Top20-30 mins
Indonesian NutmegBlack PepperRed BerriesGeranium
Heart2-4 hrs
LeatherIndonesian Patchouli LeafCinnamonGuatemalan Cardamom
Base6-8+ hrs
Guaiac WoodTexas CedarAustralian SandalwoodAnimal notes
InformationalShared notesGuatemalan Cardamom, Black Pepper, Geranium and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Gladio, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer25
Fall90
Winter100
Day49
Night100
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#28,377
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,161
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKromo BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉsika Kromo Black opens with a vibrant burst of cracked black pepper, aromatic Guatemalan cardamom, and a sharp splash of zesty pomelo. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, the fragrance transitions into a clean herbal heart featuring crushed violet leaf, fresh geranium, and slightly piney elemi resin. The dry-do…
Reviews →Gladio by Valhom opens with a fiery kick of Indonesian nutmeg, cracked black pepper, and tart red berries, cut with a green touch of geranium. As the initial heat settles, the fragrance shifts into a dark, textured heart of rugged leather, earthy Indonesian patchouli, sweet cinnamon, and spicy Guatemalan cardamom. The…
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, Kromo Black or Gladio?
Kromo Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Kromo Black is rated 4.33/5 from 98 votes; Gladio is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kromo Black for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gladio for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kromo Black or Gladio?
Gladio lasts longest (Gladio 70/100, Kromo Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kromo Black or Gladio?
Kromo Black projects furthest (Kromo Black 55/100, Gladio 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kromo Black and Gladio smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guatemalan Cardamom, Black Pepper, Geranium and Guaiac Wood.
Is Kromo Black or Gladio better for summer or winter?
Kromo Black suits evening wear; Gladio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kromo Black and Gladio?
Kromo Black has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Black Pepper and Pomelo, heart notes of elemi, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Gladio has top notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Red Berries and Geranium, heart notes of Leather, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cinnamon and Guatemalan Cardamom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Texas Cedar, Australian Sandalwood and Animal notes.
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