Side by side

Ink vs. Lampblack

Is Ink better than Lampblack?

Lampblack rates higher with the community.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Mood overlap

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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

The essentials

What's different between Ink and Lampblack?

Key facts: Ink vs. Lampblack
	Ink	Lampblack
Concentration	Eau de Parfum	Eau de Parfum
Launched	2022	2013
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Perfumer	Olivier Cresp	Bruno Fazzolari
Best season	Fall	Winter

Scent DNA

How do Ink and Lampblack smell?

Ink

Aromatic

Woody

Leather

Smoky

Earthy

Lampblack

Woody

Citrus

Earthy

Fresh Spicy

Aromatic

Warm Spicy

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Ink and Lampblack share?

Top

InkBirch

Black PepperOrange

Heart

Jasmine

Grapefruit

Base

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Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Green Notes

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Where they fit

When and where do Ink and Lampblack work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Ink or Lampblack?

Community verdict: Ink vs. Lampblack
	Ink	Lampblack
Score	3.5/5	4/5
Longevity	6-10 hours	6-10 hours
Sillage	moderate	moderate

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What do reviewers say about Ink and Lampblack?

The rubbery drydown polarizes people. It's either the signature you'll wear for years or the note that makes you wash it off within the hour. No middle ground.Ink

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

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