Fragrance comparison

Black vs One Man Show

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,314 ratings analysed

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #896 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Black3/7

One Man Show4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

One Man ShowJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerBlackRating 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

30%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

2,745 votes

Category winnerBlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%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

BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum

Base

OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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

Spring82

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%

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#896

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher 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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One Man Show is a rugged, unapologetically masculine chypre from 1980. It opens with a sharp, herbal blast of basil and pine needles, settling into a complex, mossy base with touches of leather and castoreum. This is an affordable, retro powerhouse for men who appreciate bold, no-nonsense scents that command presence …

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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 One Man Show?

One Man Show takes 4 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or One Man Show?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or One Man Show?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and One Man Show smell similar?

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

Is Black or One Man Show better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, One Man Show is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and One Man Show?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. One Man Show has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Artemisia and Caraway, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.