Open Black vs Open
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
82%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Open Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
Open BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
OpenChoose it for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Open Black6/7
Open1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Open Black
- Community sentiment
- Open Black
- Longevity
- Open Black
- Sillage & projection
- Open Black
- Value for money
- Open Black
- Versatility
- Open Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Open
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Open BlackRoger & GalletOpenRoger & GalletWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 54%Had 12%Want 34%
4.04/ 5 · 779 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerOpen BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
111 votes
37%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
617 votes
Category winnerOpen BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpen Black
SillageOpen Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpen BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
woody83%
herbal74%
tobacco65%
fresh spicy56%
aromatic100%
tobacco92%
citrus84%
herbal77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match82%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotLavender
Heart
SageThyme
Base
TobaccoPatchouliVetiver
Top
LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
ThymeSage
Base
TobaccoVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Sage and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOpen BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,457
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews56
Overall rank#289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews201
Category winnerOpenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpen Black is a firmly old-school aromatic, green citrus up top, then lavender, sage and thyme over a dry tobacco, patchouli and vetiver base. It usually reads masculine, brisk and slightly stern. Reviews suggest a rough opening for some wearers, but a smoother barbershop character once it settles. Best for someone wh…
Reviews →Open is a classic aromatic fougere with a bright citrus and lavender opening, then dries into herbal thyme, sage, tobacco and vetiver. It smells clean, masculine and distinctly old school. Reviews consistently point to a barbershop feel, a smoky soapy drydown and strong value. It suits buyers who enjoy vintage charact…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Open Black or Open?
Open Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Open Black is rated 4.25/5 from 166 votes; Open is rated 4.04/5 from 779 votes. Choose Open Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Open for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Open Black or Open?
They last about the same: Open Black 75/100, Open 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Open Black or Open?
Projection is very close: Open Black 67/100, Open 65/100 for sillage.
Do Open Black and Open smell similar?
Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and tobacco accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Sage and Thyme.
Is Open Black or Open better for summer or winter?
For summer, Open Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Open Black is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Open Black and Open?
Open Black has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli and Vetiver. Open has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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