Fragrance comparison

Black vs The Man Trust

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Black

John Player Special

4.002 votes

Rank #61,283 LavenderWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

The Man Trust

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2313 votes

Rank #39,521 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Trust takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Man Trust
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black1/4

The Man Trust2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackJohn Player Special

The Man TrustParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 45%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Trust

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

woody61%

amber100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

citrus61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamotYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCinnamonBlack PepperSage

Base4-6 hrs

TobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliWhite MuskOlibanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeApple

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberOlibanumTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

Tonka BeanMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring38

Summer63

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,521

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Man TrustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Player Special Black delivers an easygoing splash of crisp green apple, sharp ginger, and bitter yuzu right from the opening mist. It feels immediate and sporty. Within twenty minutes, the brisk citrus punch settles into an aromatic heart of herbal lavender, warm cinnamon bark, and cracked black pepper. A subtle …

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The Man Trust by Parfums Marco Serussi is a sweet amber and tobacco fragrance with a refreshing fruity opening. Built around a core of mandarin orange and crisp apple, the scent opens with a lively burst of citrus and fruit before settling into a warm, spicy heart. As the top notes recede, dark patchouli, warm amber, …

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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 The Man Trust?

The Man Trust takes 2 of 4 categories. Black is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; The Man Trust is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Black for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Man Trust for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or The Man Trust?

The Man Trust lasts longest (The Man Trust 62/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or The Man Trust?

Black projects furthest (Black 50/100, The Man Trust 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and The Man Trust smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Tobacco, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is Black or The Man Trust better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; The Man Trust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and The Man Trust?

Black has top notes of Apple, Ginger, Bergamot and Yuzu, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Patchouli and White Musk. The Man Trust has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber, Olibanum and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk.