Fragrance comparison

Lampblack vs No.09 Vallée de Farney

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 645 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

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69%scent match

Closely related

No.09 Vallée de Farney

Maison Louis Marie · 2015

3.68295 votes

Rank #9,648 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lampblack takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lampblack
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
No.09 Vallée de Farney
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Lampblack6/7

No.09 Vallée de Farney1/7

Ratings & consensus: Lampblack
Community sentiment: Lampblack
Longevity: Lampblack
Sillage & projection: Lampblack
Value for money: No.09 Vallée de Farney
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

No.09 Vallée de FarneyMaison Louis Marie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 295 votes

Have 86%Had 14%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

27%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerLampblackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLampblack

SillageLampblack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNo.09 Vallée de FarneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, citrus 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

GrapefruitBlack PepperOrange

Heart

GeraniumCedarPatchouli

Base

VetiverAmberBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, 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

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLampblackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

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

Men26

Unisex59

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#9,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews29

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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No.09 Vallée de Farney by Maison Louis Marie is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance built around a core of grapefruit and cedar. It captures the essence of a lush forest preserve with its mineral and herbal character. Designed for those who appreciate natural and clean scents, it works well as an everyday companion throu…

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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 No.09 Vallée de Farney?

Lampblack takes 6 of 7 categories. Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes; No.09 Vallée de Farney is rated 3.68/5 from 295 votes. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose No.09 Vallée de Farney for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lampblack or No.09 Vallée de Farney?

Lampblack lasts longest (Lampblack 66/100, No.09 Vallée de Farney 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lampblack or No.09 Vallée de Farney?

Lampblack projects furthest (Lampblack 57/100, No.09 Vallée de Farney 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lampblack and No.09 Vallée de Farney smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Lampblack or No.09 Vallée de Farney 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 No.09 Vallée de Farney?

Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. No.09 Vallée de Farney has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.