Red Label vs Black Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Red LabelChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Red Label2/4
Black Intense2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Black Intense
- Value for money
- Red Label
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red Label
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Red LabelkariBlack IntenseMorrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Intense
SillageBlack Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed LabelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
powdery77%
rose69%
violet61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon
Heart
NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage
Base
Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,247
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRed LabelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRed Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.
Reviews →Black Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…
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, Red Label or Black Intense?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Red Label or Black Intense?
Black Intense lasts longest (Black Intense 70/100, Red Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Red Label or Black Intense?
Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Red Label and Black Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Nutmeg.
Is Red Label or Black Intense better for summer or winter?
Red Label suits day or night wear; Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Red Label and Black Intense?
Red Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.
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