Side by side

Lampblack vs. Ink

Is Lampblack better than Ink?

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 Lampblack and Ink?

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

Scent DNA

How do Lampblack and Ink smell?

Lampblack

Woody

Citrus

Earthy

Fresh Spicy

Aromatic

Warm Spicy

Ink

Aromatic

Woody

Leather

Smoky

Earthy

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Lampblack and Ink share?

Top

Black PepperOrange

InkBirch

Heart

Grapefruit

Jasmine

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 Lampblack and Ink work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Lampblack or Ink?

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

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Lampblack and 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

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

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