Fragrance comparison

Kythnos vs Open Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

Kythnos

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.90143 votes

Rank #11,423 AromaticLavender

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53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Open Black

Roger & Gallet

4.25166 votes

Rank #1,427 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Kythnos
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Open Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Kythnos1/7

Open Black6/7

Ratings & consensus: Open Black
Community sentiment: Open Black
Longevity: Open Black
Sillage & projection: Open Black
Value for money: Open Black
Versatility: Kythnos
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Open Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KythnosLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Open BlackRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

4.25/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 54%Had 12%Want 34%

Category winnerOpen BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

55%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerOpen BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOpen Black

SillageOpen Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOpen BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

woody77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

herbal74%

tobacco65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderThymeVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

SageThyme

Base

TobaccoPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Kythnos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer56

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night82

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKythnosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,423

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#1,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerOpen BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kythnos by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, dry aromatic woody fragrance inspired by wild Mediterranean scrubland. Built on a focused blend of lavender, thyme, vetiver, and patchouli, it opens with a sharp, savory burst of herbal greenery that feels like crushing fresh culinary leaves between your fingers. As t…

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Open Black is a firmly old-school aromatic, green citrus up top, then lavender, sage and thyme over a dry tobacco, patchouli and vetiver base. It usually reads masculine, brisk and slightly stern. Reviews suggest a rough opening for some wearers, but a smoother barbershop character once it settles. Best for someone wh…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kythnos or Open Black?

Open Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Kythnos is rated 3.90/5 from 143 votes; Open Black is rated 4.25/5 from 166 votes. Choose Kythnos for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Open Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kythnos or Open Black?

Open Black lasts longest (Open Black 75/100, Kythnos 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kythnos or Open Black?

Open Black projects furthest (Open Black 67/100, Kythnos 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kythnos and Open Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Kythnos or Open Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kythnos is the stronger pick. For winter, Open Black is the stronger pick. Kythnos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kythnos and Open Black?

Kythnos features Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Open Black has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli and Vetiver.