Fragrance comparison

Black Bold vs Signe Cardin for Him

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Bold

Marc Joseph

4.405 votes

Rank #39,673 CitrusWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

Signe Cardin for Him

Pierre Cardin

3.437 votes

Rank #61,267 AnisAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Bold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Bold
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Signe Cardin for Him
Choose it for a anis and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Bold3/4

Signe Cardin for Him1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black BoldMarc Joseph

Signe Cardin for HimPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 56%Had 17%Want 28%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 26%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityBlack Bold

SillageBlack Bold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSigne Cardin for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

anis84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

anis100%

aromatic91%

soft spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both anis, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodStar Anise

Base5-7 hrs

LeatherTonka Bean

Top

MintGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Star AniseLavenderLicorice

Base

Guaiac WoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Guaiac Wood, Star Anise and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Black Bold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 27%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,267

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza, Christine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack BoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Black Bold delivers an immediate burst of crisp lemon and tart bergamot that quickly dries down into a warm, shadowy heart. The citrus zest gives way to spicy star anise and smoky guaiac wood within fifteen minutes. As the scent settles against warm skin, smooth leather and sweet tonka bean take over the b…

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Signe Cardin for Him by Pierre Cardin offers a cool, spicy green experience. The scent balances sharp citrus with deep licorice, drying down to dry woods and warm tonka. It serves as a light, office-ready companion for spring mornings.

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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 Bold or Signe Cardin for Him?

Black Bold takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Bold is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Signe Cardin for Him is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black Bold for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signe Cardin for Him for a anis and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Bold or Signe Cardin for Him?

Black Bold lasts longest (Black Bold 74/100, Signe Cardin for Him 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Bold or Signe Cardin for Him?

Black Bold projects furthest (Black Bold 58/100, Signe Cardin for Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Bold and Signe Cardin for Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share anis, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Guaiac Wood, Star Anise and Tonka Bean.

Is Black Bold or Signe Cardin for Him better for summer or winter?

Black Bold suits evening wear; Signe Cardin for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Bold and Signe Cardin for Him?

Black Bold has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Guaiac Wood and Star Anise, a base of Leather and Tonka Bean. Signe Cardin for Him has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Star Anise, Lavender and Licorice, a base of Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.