Oxford vs In Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
71%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oxford takes 4 of 7 categories.
OxfordChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
In BlackChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Oxford4/7
In Black3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- In Black
- Community sentiment
- In Black
- Longevity
- Oxford
- Sillage & projection
- Oxford
- Value for money
- In Black
- Versatility
- Oxford
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oxford
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OxfordRoberto UgoliniIn BlackByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 899 votes
Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%
3.88/ 5 · 229 votes
Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%
Category winnerIn BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
19%Like
23%Ok
3%Dislike
19%Hate
31 votes
38%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
213 votes
Category winnerIn BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOxford
SillageOxford
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
rose61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match71%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitOrange
Heart
GeraniumPepperPink Pepper
Base
VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinCedarPatchouliVanilla
Top
PepperGrapefruitNeroli
Heart
ResinGeraniumSweet Notes
Base
VetiverVirginia CedarBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Geranium, Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer36
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOxfordMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#320
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander
Launched—
Reviews301
Overall rank#5,646
PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerOxfordHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOxford by Roberto Ugolini opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and orange before grounding itself in pepper and geranium. It evolves into a woody base of cedar and sandalwood, creating a classic, professional scent profile. This fragrance fits well for office settings or formal events during the cooler months of sp…
Reviews →In Black by Byblos is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a sharp interplay of grapefruit, pepper, and cedar. It is a practical, masculine scent that suits the daily routine of the modern, meticulous individual. With a distinct, spicy structure, it provides a grounded presence without overwhelming the …
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, Oxford or In Black?
Oxford takes 4 of 7 categories. Oxford is rated 3.74/5 from 899 votes; In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes. Choose Oxford for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Oxford or In Black?
Oxford lasts longest (Oxford 82/100, In Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oxford or In Black?
Oxford projects furthest (Oxford 75/100, In Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oxford and In Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Geranium, Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Oxford or In Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oxford is the stronger pick. For winter, In Black is the stronger pick. Oxford suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oxford and In Black?
Oxford has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cedar. In Black has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Resin, Geranium and Sweet Notes, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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