Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs Perfect Man Alternative

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Perfect Man Alternative

Bella Bellissima

3.9520 votes

Rank #48,878 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black & White
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perfect Man Alternative
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black & White4/5

Perfect Man Alternative1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & WhiteMandarina Duck

Perfect Man AlternativeBella Bellissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerBlack & WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

45%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPerfect Man Alternative

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value33

Category winnerBlack & WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

citrus77%

marine69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Top

CitrusesSeaweed

Heart

RosemaryCarrot Seeds

Base

Woodsy NotesViolet Leaf

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Citruses and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Black & White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#48,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack & WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black & White delivers a clean, brisk snap right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp citruses with crisp green violet leaf. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the tart edges round out into sweet orange blossom and warm tonka bean. The texture turns noticeably soapy, resembl…

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Perfect Man Alternative by Bella Bellissima is a marine citrus blend anchored by green herbs. It pairs seaweed with bright citrus notes before settling into a warm carrot seed and woody base. It suits daytime wear in warm weather.

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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 & White or Perfect Man Alternative?

Black & White takes 4 of 5 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; Perfect Man Alternative is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perfect Man Alternative for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or Perfect Man Alternative?

Perfect Man Alternative lasts longest (Perfect Man Alternative 74/100, Black & White 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or Perfect Man Alternative?

Black & White projects furthest (Black & White 60/100, Perfect Man Alternative 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & White and Perfect Man Alternative smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Citruses and Woodsy Notes.

Is Black & White or Perfect Man Alternative better for summer or winter?

Black & White suits daytime wear; Perfect Man Alternative suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Perfect Man Alternative?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. Perfect Man Alternative has top notes of Citruses and Seaweed, heart notes of Rosemary and Carrot Seeds, a base of Woodsy Notes and Violet Leaf.