Fragrance comparison

Lampblack vs The Icon Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,027 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

The Icon Eau de Parfum

Antonio Banderas

3.91677 votes

Rank #6,030 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
The Icon Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Lampblack6/7

The Icon Eau de Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Lampblack
Community sentiment: Lampblack
Longevity: Lampblack
Sillage & projection: Lampblack
Value for money: The Icon Eau de Parfum
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

The Icon Eau de ParfumAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 79%Had 21%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

29%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerLampblackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLampblack

SillageLampblack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe Icon Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

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

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 PepperJuniper

Heart

LavenderSuedeCypress

Base

BenzoinPatchouliVetiverLabdanum

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

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLampblackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

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

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#6,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

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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The Icon Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp grapefruit and black pepper lift, then settles into lavender, suede and warm woods. On skin it usually reads clean, modern and easy to wear, with a slightly dressier edge than a basic fresh scent. It suits daily use, evenings out and cooler weather best. The main appeal is val…

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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 The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Lampblack takes 6 of 7 categories. Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes; The Icon Eau de Parfum is rated 3.91/5 from 677 votes. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Icon Eau de Parfum for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lampblack or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Lampblack lasts longest (Lampblack 66/100, The Icon Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lampblack or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Lampblack projects furthest (Lampblack 57/100, The Icon Eau de Parfum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lampblack and The Icon Eau de Parfum smell similar?

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

Is Lampblack or The Icon Eau de Parfum 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 The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. The Icon Eau de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender, Suede and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Vetiver and Labdanum.