Fragrance comparison

Axis Black Caviar vs Dangerous Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

5 wins

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #13,926 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Dangerous Man

Bruno Banani

3.38140 votes

Rank #19,564 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Black Caviar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dangerous Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Axis Black Caviar5/7

Dangerous Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Dangerous ManBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

3.38/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 34%Had 53%Want 13%

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

11%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityAxis Black Caviar

SillageAxis Black Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value76

Category winnerDangerous ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

woody44%

marine30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonSea waterOrangeKumquatMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

PepperCloveNutmeg

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Sea water. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall78

Winter37

Day100

Night50

Category winnerDangerous ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#19,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

Reviews →

Dangerous Man by Bruno Banani is a fresh citrus and warm spicy fragrance designed for younger men. It kicks off with citrus fruits like mandarin and kumquat before settling into a warm clove and cedarwood finish. It suits casual daily wear during mild spring afternoons.

Reviews →

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, Axis Black Caviar or Dangerous Man?

Axis Black Caviar takes 5 of 7 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Dangerous Man is rated 3.38/5 from 140 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dangerous Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or Dangerous Man?

Axis Black Caviar lasts longest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Dangerous Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or Dangerous Man?

Axis Black Caviar projects furthest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Dangerous Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Black Caviar and Dangerous Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Sea water.

Is Axis Black Caviar or Dangerous Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dangerous Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; Dangerous Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and Dangerous Man?

Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Dangerous Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Sea water, Orange and Kumquat, heart notes of Pepper, Clove and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.