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LCW Blackout vs Iron Heart

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

  • LCW Blackout

    Choose it for a mossy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Iron Heart

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

LCW Blackout1/4
Iron Heart1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Iron Heart
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
LCW Blackout

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LCW BlackoutLC Waikiki
Iron HeartVinci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityIron Heart

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value100
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
mossy100%
woody92%
earthy84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
musky61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both mossy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
MuskRosemaryMossBergamotCyclamenNeroliLemonCardamomJasminePineappleCorianderSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMoss, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for LCW Blackout, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#76,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLCW BlackoutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LCW Blackout by LC Waikiki is a woody and mossy fragrance built around an earthy, straightforward structure for men. It opens with a dry, forest-like moss accord that sets a green and grounding foundation immediately upon application. As the scent settles, warm spicy facets emerge alongside creamy sandalwood and the g…

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Vinci's Iron Heart, launched in 2025, arrives as a citrus-forward aromatic aquatic option for men. The scent layers crisp bergamot and sharp lemon over a core of rosemary, coriander, and jasmine, finishing on sandalwood and tonka bean. It serves as an easygoing companion for warm summer afternoons and casual weekend o…

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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 lasts longer, LCW Blackout or Iron Heart?

Iron Heart lasts longest (Iron Heart 60/100, LCW Blackout 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LCW Blackout or Iron Heart?

Projection is very close: LCW Blackout 50/100, Iron Heart 50/100 for sillage.

Do LCW Blackout and Iron Heart smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share mossy and musky accords. Common notes include Moss, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is LCW Blackout or Iron Heart better for summer or winter?

LCW Blackout suits evening wear; Iron Heart suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LCW Blackout and Iron Heart?

LCW Blackout features Tonka Bean, Moss, Sandalwood and Musk. Iron Heart features Musk, Rosemary, Moss, Bergamot and Cyclamen.

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