Fragrance comparison

Black & Red vs Tiger's Eye

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black & Red

Mandarina Duck

4.2931 votes

Rank #17,681 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Tiger's Eye

Bejar

3.8020 votes

Rank #51,702 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & Red takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black & Red
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tiger's Eye
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black & Red4/5

Tiger's Eye1/5

Ratings & consensus: Black & Red
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tiger's Eye
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

Tiger's EyeBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

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

20%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTiger's Eye

SillageBlack & Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack & RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%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

CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean 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

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

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

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,681

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,702

PerfumerRamón Béjar

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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Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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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 Tiger's Eye?

Black & Red takes 4 of 5 categories. Black & Red is rated 4.29/5 from 31 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black & Red for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & Red or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Black & Red 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & Red or Tiger's Eye?

Black & Red projects furthest (Black & Red 66/100, Tiger's Eye 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & Red and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Cedar.

Is Black & Red or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Black & Red suits daytime wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & Red and Tiger's Eye?

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. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.