Fragrance comparison

Kromo Black vs Ramble

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kromo Black

Ésika

4.3398 votes

Rank #25,887 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ramble

Fulton & Roark · 2023

3.8053 votes

Rank #54,658 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kromo Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

Kromo Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ramble
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kromo Black5/5

Ramble0/5

Ratings & consensus: Kromo Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kromo Black
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 BlackÉsika

RambleFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 79%Had 11%Want 10%

3.80/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

Category winnerKromo BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKromo Black

SillageKromo Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value34

Category winnerKromo BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Guatemalan CardamomBlack PepperPomelo

Heart

elemiViolet LeafGeranium

Base

TonkaPatchouliSandalwoodGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Bamboo LeafPomeloBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirLavenderelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pomelo, elemi and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ramble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer25

Fall90

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,658

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerKromo BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ésika 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…

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Fulton & Roark Ramble captures the crisp chill of a morning walk along damp woodland paths. A sharp mist of bitter pomelo zest and bamboo leaf greets you right away. Black pepper adds immediate bite. Within minutes, the initial solvent lift fades into crushed balsam fir needles and calm French lavender. The scent feel…

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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, Kromo Black or Ramble?

Kromo Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Kromo Black is rated 4.33/5 from 98 votes; Ramble is rated 3.80/5 from 53 votes. Choose Kromo Black for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ramble for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kromo Black or Ramble?

Kromo Black lasts longest (Kromo Black 67/100, Ramble 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kromo Black or Ramble?

Kromo Black projects furthest (Kromo Black 55/100, Ramble 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kromo Black and Ramble smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pomelo, elemi and Patchouli.

Is Kromo Black or Ramble better for summer or winter?

Kromo Black suits evening wear; Ramble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kromo Black and Ramble?

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. Ramble has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Lavender and elemi, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli.