Fragrance comparison

Zero Black vs Elvis The Lion

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #64,823 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #66,343 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zero Black takes 3 of 3 categories.

Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Zero Black3/3

Elvis The Lion0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zero BlackRisingWave

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityZero Black

SillageZero Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet Leaf and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Elvis The Lion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZero BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

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Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

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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, Zero Black or Elvis The Lion?

Zero Black takes 3 of 3 categories. Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zero Black or Elvis The Lion?

Zero Black lasts longest (Zero Black 70/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zero Black or Elvis The Lion?

Zero Black projects furthest (Zero Black 50/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zero Black and Elvis The Lion smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet Leaf and Black Pepper.

Is Zero Black or Elvis The Lion better for summer or winter?

Zero Black suits day or night wear; Elvis The Lion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zero Black and Elvis The Lion?

Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber. Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk.