Fragrance comparison

Ramble vs Kromo Black

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

Ramble

Fulton & Roark · 2023

3.8053 votes

Rank #54,658 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Kromo Black

Ésika

4.3398 votes

Rank #25,887 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kromo Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Ramble0/5

Kromo Black5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RambleFulton & Roark

Kromo BlackÉsika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

4.33/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 79%Had 11%Want 10%

Category winnerKromo BlackRating 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

41%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKromo Black

SillageKromo Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value88

Category winnerKromo BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Guatemalan CardamomBlack PepperPomelo

Heart

elemiViolet LeafGeranium

Base

TonkaPatchouliSandalwoodGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Black Pepper, elemi and Oakmoss. 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

Spring53

Summer25

Fall90

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men95

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,658

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKromo BlackHigher 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…

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Ésika Kromo Black opens with a vibrant burst of cracked black pepper, aromatic Guatemalan cardamom, and a sharp splash of zesty pomelo. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, the fragrance transitions into a clean herbal heart featuring crushed violet leaf, fresh geranium, and slightly piney elemi resin. The dry-do…

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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 Kromo Black?

Kromo Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Ramble is rated 3.80/5 from 53 votes; Kromo Black is rated 4.33/5 from 98 votes. Choose Ramble for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kromo Black for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramble or Kromo Black?

Kromo Black lasts longest (Kromo Black 67/100, Ramble 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramble or Kromo Black?

Kromo Black projects furthest (Kromo Black 55/100, Ramble 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramble and Kromo Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Black Pepper, elemi and Oakmoss.

Is Ramble or Kromo Black better for summer or winter?

Ramble suits daytime wear; Kromo Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramble and Kromo Black?

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. Kromo Black has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Black Pepper and Pomelo, heart notes of elemi, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.