Fragrance comparison

2828 vs Black O Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

2828

Acqua Alpes

3.6072 votes

Rank #14,364 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Black O Man

Nabeel

3.8816 votes

Rank #22,718 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black O Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

2828
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black O Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

28281/5

Black O Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: Black O Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black O Man
Sillage & projection: Black O Man
Value for money: Black O Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 2828

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2828Acqua Alpes

Black O ManNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

Category winnerBlack O ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

19%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack O Man

SillageBlack O Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack O ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

white floral44%

green30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

green53%

powdery42%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

CedarBasil

Top

LemonBasilGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegMintRoseGardenia

Base

CedarWhite MuskLeatherTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night23

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#22,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winner2828Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2828 by Acqua Alpes is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. 2828 was launched in 2015. Top notes are Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle note is Jasmine; base notes are Cedar and Basil.

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Black O Man opens with brisk citrus, mint and basil, then settles into a clean, soapy fougere shape with nutmeg, cedar, musk and a touch of leather. It feels fresh first, but not modern-blue fresh. On skin, it usually reads masculine, classic and slightly old school. Reviews point to good longevity, solid value and an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2828 or Black O Man?

Black O Man takes 4 of 5 categories. 2828 is rated 3.60/5 from 72 votes; Black O Man is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes. Choose 2828 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black O Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2828 or Black O Man?

Black O Man lasts longest (Black O Man 69/100, 2828 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2828 or Black O Man?

Black O Man projects furthest (Black O Man 64/100, 2828 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2828 and Black O Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is 2828 or Black O Man better for summer or winter?

2828 suits daytime wear; Black O Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2828 and Black O Man?

2828 has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Basil. Black O Man has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Mint, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Leather and Tonka Bean.