Fragrance comparison

Lampblack vs Homem Elo

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 897 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #26,160 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lampblack takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lampblack
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Lampblack5/7

Homem Elo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lampblack
Community sentiment: Lampblack
Longevity: Homem Elo
Sillage & projection: Lampblack
Value for money: Homem Elo
Versatility: Lampblack
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lampblack

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LampblackFZOTIC

Homem EloNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerLampblackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

Category winnerLampblackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHomem Elo

SillageLampblack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHomem EloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Grapefruit

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverBenzoin

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Lampblack, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLampblackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 11%

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#26,160

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLampblackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Lampblack is a striking study in sharp contrast, pairing biting citrus against dark, industrial smoke. Bruno Fazzolari built this composition around an exhibition of ink drawings, and that visual inspiration translates directly onto skin. The opening strikes with stinging black pepper, tangy sweet orange, and b…

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Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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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, Lampblack or Homem Elo?

Lampblack takes 5 of 7 categories. Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lampblack or Homem Elo?

Homem Elo lasts longest (Homem Elo 69/100, Lampblack 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lampblack or Homem Elo?

Lampblack projects furthest (Lampblack 57/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lampblack and Homem Elo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Lampblack or Homem Elo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lampblack and Homem Elo?

Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.