Fragrance comparison

Black vs Aubusson Homme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #23,600 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubusson Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Black2/7

Aubusson Homme5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerAubusson 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

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAubusson Homme

SillageAubusson Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value80

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

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

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Jasmine, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#23,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlackHigher 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…

Reviews →

Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

Reviews →

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 Aubusson Homme?

Aubusson Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black or Aubusson Homme?

Aubusson Homme lasts longest (Aubusson Homme 69/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Aubusson Homme?

Projection is very close: Aubusson Homme 58/100, Black 57/100 for sillage.

Do Black and Aubusson Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Black or Aubusson Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Aubusson Homme?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather.