Fragrance comparison

Lelas Black vs Scapa of Scotland

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lelas Black

LELAS

4.5315 votes

Rank #30,389 AmberWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Scapa of Scotland

Scapa

3.4426 votes

Rank #20,501 AmberMossy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lelas Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lelas Black
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Scapa of Scotland
Choose it for a amber and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lelas Black3/5

Scapa of Scotland2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lelas Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scapa of Scotland
Sillage & projection: Lelas Black
Value for money: Lelas Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scapa of Scotland

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lelas BlackLELAS

Scapa of ScotlandScapa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

3.44/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 55%Had 25%Want 20%

Category winnerLelas BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

36%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityScapa of Scotland

SillageLelas Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLelas BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

white floral53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

mossy92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSandalowoodJasmineVanillaLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JasmineMelonNeroli

Heart

OakmossSandalowoodRose

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmber, Sandalowood, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lelas Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex42

Women42

Date 34%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerScapa of ScotlandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lelas Black hits the skin with a brisk burst of aromatic lavender before settling into warm amber and creamy vanilla. The initial spray carries a sharp alcohol bite for three minutes. Give it time. Once the top lifts, rich sandalwood anchors a floral heart of sweet jasmine that keeps the blend from feeling overly heav…

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Scapa of Scotland is a floral green from 1991 that leans amber, moss and powder on skin, with a jasmine and neroli lift up top and a soft vanilla musk base. Expect a classic, slightly earthy feel rather than a bright, fruity modern floral. Performance reports vary, but many wearers get moderate to long wear with anyt…

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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, Lelas Black or Scapa of Scotland?

Lelas Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Lelas Black is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Scapa of Scotland is rated 3.44/5 from 26 votes. Choose Lelas Black for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scapa of Scotland for a amber and mossy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lelas Black or Scapa of Scotland?

Scapa of Scotland lasts longest (Scapa of Scotland 78/100, Lelas Black 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lelas Black or Scapa of Scotland?

Projection is very close: Lelas Black 67/100, Scapa of Scotland 66/100 for sillage.

Do Lelas Black and Scapa of Scotland smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Sandalowood, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Lelas Black or Scapa of Scotland better for summer or winter?

Lelas Black suits evening wear; Scapa of Scotland suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lelas Black and Scapa of Scotland?

Lelas Black features Amber, Sandalowood, Jasmine, Vanilla and Lavender. Scapa of Scotland has top notes of Jasmine, Melon and Neroli, heart notes of Oakmoss, Sandalowood and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.