Fragrance comparison

Lampblack vs Viridescent

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 357 ratings analysed

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Viridescent

LabHouse

4.147 votes

Rank #40,908 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lampblack
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Viridescent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Lampblack1/4

Viridescent3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LampblackFZOTIC

ViridescentLabHouse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityViridescent

SillageViridescent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value95

Category winnerViridescentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

warm spicy60%

citrus50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, earthy and citrus

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 PepperCardamom

Heart

CedarwoodGeranium

Base

VetiverBenzoinAmberOakmossSiam

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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

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

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#40,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

LabHouse Viridescent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and black pepper before shifting into a woodsy heart of cedarwood and geranium. Soil-rich oakmoss, earthy vetiver, and warm amber settle into a salty, green base. It suits cool spring mornings and overcast autumn days when you want a grounded, aromatic aura.

Reviews →

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 Viridescent?

Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories. Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes; Viridescent is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Viridescent for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lampblack or Viridescent?

Viridescent lasts longest (Viridescent 90/100, Lampblack 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lampblack or Viridescent?

Viridescent projects furthest (Viridescent 69/100, Lampblack 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lampblack and Viridescent smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Lampblack or Viridescent better for summer or winter?

Lampblack suits daytime wear; Viridescent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lampblack and Viridescent?

Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. Viridescent has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss.