Fragrance comparison

Black & Red vs La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,071 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black & Red

Mandarina Duck

4.2931 votes

Rank #17,681 AromaticFresh Spicy

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66%scent match

Closely related

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

Yves Saint Laurent

3.901,040 votes

Rank #3,136 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & Red takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black & Red
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black & Red5/7

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique2/7

Ratings & consensus: Black & Red
Community sentiment: Black & Red
Longevity: La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique
Sillage & projection: Black & Red
Value for money: Black & Red
Versatility: Black & Red
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & RedMandarina Duck

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau ÉlectriqueYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.90/ 5 · 1,040 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack & RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

36%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,040 votes

Category winnerBlack & RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

SillageBlack & Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBlack & RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafSicilian Citruses

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumOrange BlossomSage

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMossCedarVetiver

Top

Green AppleLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumLavenderSageOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCashmere WoodCedarPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Orange Blossom, Sage and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Black & Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall95

Winter57

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack & RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 20%Party 14%

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,681

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,136

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews164

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Eau ÉlectriqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black & Red hits skin with a brisk pop of Sicilian citruses and ozonic violet leaf. The initial blast feels crisp. Within ten minutes, aromatic sage and bitter geranium take over the heart, cutting through any sugary sweetness with green herbal bite. The base settles into warm tonka bean, dry cedar, and…

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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is a fresh oriental fougere cologne built around bright fruits, clean herbs, and smooth sweetness. It opens with a crisp burst of green apple, tart lemon, and juicy mandarin orange, giving the classic line an energetic and modern lift. As the bright citrus settles, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black & Red or La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique?

Black & Red takes 5 of 7 categories. Black & Red is rated 4.29/5 from 31 votes; La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is rated 3.90/5 from 1,040 votes. Choose Black & Red for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black & Red or La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique?

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique lasts longest (La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique 62/100, Black & Red 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & Red or La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique?

Black & Red projects furthest (Black & Red 66/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & Red and La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Orange Blossom, Sage and Tonka Bean.

Is Black & Red or La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is the stronger pick. Black & Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & Red and La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique?

Black & Red has top notes of Violet Leaf and Sicilian Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver. La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.