Robert Talbott vs In Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In Black takes 3 of 5 categories.
Robert TalbottChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In BlackChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Robert Talbott2/5
In Black3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Robert Talbott
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- In Black
- Sillage & projection
- In Black
- Value for money
- Robert Talbott
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Robert TalbottRobert TalbottIn BlackByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 63%Had 7%Want 30%
3.88/ 5 · 229 votes
Have 32%Had 22%Want 46%
Category winnerRobert TalbottRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate68%Love
23%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
38%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
213 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn Black
SillageIn Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRobert TalbottBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus86%
fresh spicy72%
aromatic58%
warm spicy44%
earthy30%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitOrange
Heart
GeraniumPepper
Base
Woody NotesVetiverCedarBenzoinPatchouli
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day–
Night–
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#20,417
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#5,646
PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerIn BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRobert Talbott is a woody spicy fragrance that balances bright citrus with a grounding base of cedar and patchouli. It opens with a zesty blast of grapefruit and orange before shifting into a sophisticated, professional blend ideal for the office. Its clean profile makes it a reliable daily choice for those who apprec…
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, Robert Talbott or In Black?
In Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Robert Talbott is rated 4.50/5 from 22 votes; In Black is rated 3.88/5 from 229 votes. Choose Robert Talbott for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose In Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Robert Talbott or In Black?
They last about the same: In Black 67/100, Robert Talbott 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Robert Talbott or In Black?
In Black projects furthest (In Black 58/100, Robert Talbott 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Robert Talbott and In Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Geranium, Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Robert Talbott or In Black better for summer or winter?
Robert Talbott suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Robert Talbott and In Black?
Robert Talbott has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Cedar and Benzoin. 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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