Fragrance comparison

Black vs 51 Pour Homme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

51 Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.23232 votes

Rank #2,248 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
51 Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black2/7

51 Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: 51 Pour Homme
Community sentiment: 51 Pour Homme
Longevity: 51 Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: 51 Pour Homme
Value for money: Black
Versatility: Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 51 Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

51 Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

4.23/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winner51 Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

58%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

106 votes

Category winner51 Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity51 Pour Homme

Sillage51 Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumJasmineRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmberLabdanum

Top

LemonLavenderBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumYlang-YlangViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSaffronBirchAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 13%

Men53

Unisex40

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#2,248

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner51 Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Black brings rugged barbershop energy straight out of the bottle. It hits fast. A sharp burst of green geranium, spicy rose, and dry jasmine cuts through the opening alcohol flash. The blast softens within twenty minutes. Soon, dark Indonesian patchouli and rough cedar planks take over the heart, giving the scen…

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51 Pour Homme opens brighter than its dense note list suggests, with lemon and lavender giving way to a dark rose, saffron, leather, and oud heart. On skin it usually settles into a smoky, woody amber with a dry, grown-up feel. This suits someone who likes polished but shadowy fragrances, especially in cooler 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 or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; 51 Pour Homme is rated 4.23/5 from 232 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 51 Pour Homme for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme lasts longest (51 Pour Homme 85/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme projects furthest (51 Pour Homme 78/100, Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and 51 Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Black or 51 Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, 51 Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and 51 Pour Homme?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. 51 Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Saffron and Birch.