Fragrance comparison

Black & Red vs Supreme Men

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black & Red

Mandarina Duck

4.2931 votes

Rank #17,681 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Supreme Men

Phytoderm

3.577 votes

Rank #60,894 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & Red takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black & Red
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Supreme Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black & Red4/4

Supreme Men0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & RedMandarina Duck

Supreme MenPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

14%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityBlack & Red

SillageBlack & Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack & RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

green69%

herbal61%

Scent match65%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

BergamotBasilViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCumin

Base

CedarPatchouliMossVetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Geranium, Moss and Cedar. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,681

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#60,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack & RedHigher 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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Supreme Men by Phytoderm is an aromatic fougere that leans into crisp green and spicy notes. It opens with a punch of bergamot and basil before settling into a warm base of leather and moss. Best suited for daily office wear or casual outings, this 2021 release offers a reliable, grounded profile for those who prefer …

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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 Supreme Men?

Black & Red takes 4 of 4 categories. Black & Red is rated 4.29/5 from 31 votes; Supreme Men is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black & Red for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Supreme Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & Red or Supreme Men?

They last about the same: Black & Red 57/100, Supreme Men 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black & Red or Supreme Men?

Black & Red projects furthest (Black & Red 66/100, Supreme Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & Red and Supreme Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Geranium, Moss and Cedar.

Is Black & Red or Supreme Men better for summer or winter?

Black & Red suits daytime wear; Supreme Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & Red and Supreme Men?

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. Supreme Men has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Moss and Vetiver.