Fragrance comparison

LCW Blackout vs The Scent Of Varaždin

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

LCW Blackout

LC Waikiki

4.333 votes

Rank #50,462 MossyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

The Scent Of Varaždin

Croatian Perfume House · 2018

2.205 votes

Rank #73,963 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LCW Blackout takes 3 of 4 categories.

LCW Blackout
Choose it for a mossy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Scent Of Varaždin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

LCW Blackout3/4

The Scent Of Varaždin1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LCW Blackout
Sillage & projection: The Scent Of Varaždin
Value for money: LCW Blackout
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

The Scent Of VaraždinCroatian Perfume House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

2.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate30

Category winners

LongevityLCW Blackout

SillageThe Scent Of Varaždin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLCW BlackoutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mossy100%

woody92%

earthy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

musky61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

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

Top

BlackberryBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHeliotropeRoseDandelion

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Moss, 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,963

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

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…

Reviews →

The Scent Of Varaždin starts with a crisp, refreshing splash of tart blackberry, juicy lemon, and sunny bergamot. As the zesty citrus settles after twenty minutes, the fragrance reveals a soft bouquet of powdery heliotrope, sweet jasmine, and dandelion. This creates a clean, outdoor aroma that feels like walking past …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Madly Kenzo! Eau de ToiletteKenzoRUNNER-UP vs

PerpetuumBrocardWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, LCW Blackout or The Scent Of Varaždin?

LCW Blackout takes 3 of 4 categories. LCW Blackout is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; The Scent Of Varaždin is rated 2.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose LCW Blackout for a mossy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Scent Of Varaždin for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, LCW Blackout or The Scent Of Varaždin?

LCW Blackout lasts longest (LCW Blackout 53/100, The Scent Of Varaždin 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LCW Blackout or The Scent Of Varaždin?

The Scent Of Varaždin projects furthest (The Scent Of Varaždin 58/100, LCW Blackout 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LCW Blackout and The Scent Of Varaždin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Moss, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is LCW Blackout or The Scent Of Varaždin better for summer or winter?

LCW Blackout suits evening wear; The Scent Of Varaždin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LCW Blackout and The Scent Of Varaždin?

LCW Blackout features Tonka Bean, Moss, Sandalwood and Musk. The Scent Of Varaždin has top notes of Blackberry, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.