Fragrance comparison

Ramble vs Black Pepper & Sandalwood

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 366 ratings analysed

Ramble

Fulton & Roark · 2023

3.8053 votes

Rank #54,658 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Black Pepper & Sandalwood

Acca Kappa

3.69313 votes

Rank #5,042 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pepper & Sandalwood takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ramble
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Pepper & Sandalwood
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Ramble0/5

Black Pepper & Sandalwood5/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Pepper & Sandalwood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Pepper & Sandalwood
Sillage & projection: Black Pepper & Sandalwood
Value for money: Black Pepper & Sandalwood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Pepper & Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RambleFulton & Roark

Black Pepper & SandalwoodAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

3.69/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 45%

Category winnerBlack Pepper & SandalwoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

35%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Pepper & Sandalwood

SillageBlack Pepper & Sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBlack Pepper & SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bamboo LeafPomeloBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirLavenderelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouli

Top

ClovesSaffronNutmegelemiBalsam FirArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Black PepperDamask RoseCinnamonAgarwood (Oud)

Base

SandalwoodVirginian CedarPatchouliBlack MuskHaitian VetiverCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Balsam Fir, elemi and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ramble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men37

Unisex57

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,658

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,042

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerBlack Pepper & SandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fulton & Roark Ramble captures the crisp chill of a morning walk along damp woodland paths. A sharp mist of bitter pomelo zest and bamboo leaf greets you right away. Black pepper adds immediate bite. Within minutes, the initial solvent lift fades into crushed balsam fir needles and calm French lavender. The scent feel…

Reviews →

Black Pepper & Sandalwood by Acca Kappa is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Black Pepper & Sandalwood was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Cloves, Saffron, Nutmeg, elemi, Balsam Fir, Artemisia and Bergamot; middle notes are Black Pepper, Damask Rose, Cinnamon and…

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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, Ramble or Black Pepper & Sandalwood?

Black Pepper & Sandalwood takes 5 of 5 categories. Ramble is rated 3.80/5 from 53 votes; Black Pepper & Sandalwood is rated 3.69/5 from 313 votes. Choose Ramble for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Pepper & Sandalwood for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ramble or Black Pepper & Sandalwood?

Black Pepper & Sandalwood lasts longest (Black Pepper & Sandalwood 70/100, Ramble 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramble or Black Pepper & Sandalwood?

Black Pepper & Sandalwood projects furthest (Black Pepper & Sandalwood 59/100, Ramble 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramble and Black Pepper & Sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Balsam Fir, elemi and Patchouli.

Is Ramble or Black Pepper & Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

Ramble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramble and Black Pepper & Sandalwood?

Ramble has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Lavender and elemi, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli. Black Pepper & Sandalwood has top notes of Cloves, Saffron, Nutmeg and elemi, heart notes of Black Pepper, Damask Rose, Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood, Virginian Cedar, Patchouli and Black Musk.