Fragrance comparison

Black vs Man Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 576 ratings analysed

Black

Apple Parfums

2.805 votes

Rank #72,567 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Man Gold

Zara

3.76571 votes

Rank #5,427 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man Gold takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Man Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Black0/3

Man Gold3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackApple Parfums

Man GoldZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.76/ 5 · 571 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMan Gold

SillageMan Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

herbal65%

soft spicy48%

fresh30%

warm spicy100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

aromatic74%

patchouli65%

cinnamon56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

SageCinnamon

Base

Praline

Top

Lemon

Heart

PralineCinnamon

Base

Black CardamomPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cinnamon and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerMan GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apple Parfums Black opens with a sharp burst of lemon before settling into a warm core of sage and cinnamon. A light touch of sweet praline sits at the base, creating a simple aromatic contrast. It works best as an easy, casual option for cool mornings or low-key daily errands when you want something fresh yet cozy.

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Man Gold by Zara offers a warm spicy and citrus profile that leans into sweet, gourmand territory. Launched in 2017, this woody aromatic scent features a zesty lemon opening followed by praline and cinnamon. It settles into a base of black cardamom and patchouli, making it a reliable choice for cooler weather dates an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Man Gold?

Man Gold takes 3 of 3 categories. Black is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Man Gold is rated 3.76/5 from 571 votes. Choose Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Choose Man Gold for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Man Gold?

Man Gold lasts longest (Man Gold 57/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Man Gold?

Projection is very close: Man Gold 51/100, Black 50/100 for sillage.

Do Black and Man Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cinnamon and Praline.

What are the notes in Black and Man Gold?

Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Praline. Man Gold has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Praline and Cinnamon, a base of Black Cardamom and Patchouli.