Fragrance comparison

Black Angel vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Angel

Mark Buxton · 2008

3.96158 votes

Rank #13,935 AmberFresh Spicy

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42%scent match

Some overlap

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,686 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Angel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Angel
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Angel4/7

V/S Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Angel
Community sentiment: Black Angel
Longevity: V/S Homme
Sillage & projection: Black Angel
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: Black Angel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V/S Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AngelMark Buxton

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerBlack AngelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerBlack AngelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageBlack Angel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerCitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangeRosemaryBergamotCorianderOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberGuaiac WoodStyraxPatchouli

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Orange. Durations are only published for Black Angel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerBlack AngelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,935

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

Overall rank#11,686

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Angel by Mark Buxton is an aromatic citrus fragrance that pairs brisk orchard fruit with a dark, resinous foundation. The opening delivers a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and spicy ginger, sharpened by rosemary, coriander, and green cardamom. As that initial sparkle softens, culinary nutmeg and powde…

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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring 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 Angel or V/S Homme?

Black Angel takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Angel or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Black Angel 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Angel or V/S Homme?

Projection is very close: Black Angel 60/100, V/S Homme 59/100 for sillage.

Do Black Angel and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Orange.

Is Black Angel or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Angel is the stronger pick. Black Angel suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Angel and V/S Homme?

Black Angel has top notes of Ginger, Citruses, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Styrax and Patchouli. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.