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    Side by side

    Rosa Ribes vs. Lampblack

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Lampblack wears longer on skin, while Rosa Ribes projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rosa Ribes vs. Lampblack
    Rosa RibesLampblack
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSarah McCartneyBruno Fazzolari
    Best seasonSpringWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rosa Ribes

    Fruity
    Citrus
    Woody
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Floral
    Amber
    Mossy

    Lampblack

    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitMandarin Orange
    Black PepperOrange
    Heart
    BlackcurrantRose
    Grapefruit
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliMuskOpoponax
    VetiverBenzoin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rosa Ribes vs. Lampblack
    Rosa RibesLampblack
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For anyone who wished Ribena came in a bottle, Rosa Ribes takes that childhood memory and translates it into an adult chypre. Blackcurrant, yes, but rose and citrus and oakmoss underneath.Rosa Ribes
    Some fragrances want you to like them. Lampblack doesn't need your vote. Its smoky, inky darkness paired with bitter citrus is the kind of combination that sparks opinions, and earns them.Lampblack