Fragrance comparison

Black vs Mention

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black

Max Philip

3.6229 votes

Rank #18,658 FruityMusky

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73%scent match

Closely related

Mention

Nick Ricardo Collection

4.006 votes

Rank #24,511 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mention
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black3/4

Mention1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackMax Philip

MentionNick Ricardo Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 42%Had 25%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

leather84%

citrus77%

woody69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fruity, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotPineappleApple

Heart

BirchPatchouliMoroccan JasmineRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmbergrisVanilla

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantPineappleApple

Heart

BirchPatchouliRoseMoroccan Jasmine

Base

MuskOakmossVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex8

Women13

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,511

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Max Philip is a fruity chypre with clear Aventus-inspired territory, opening on pineapple, citrus and black currant before moving into birch smoke, patchouli, florals and a musky base. It can feel bright and fairly loud early on, then settles into a drier, floral-musky wear that may suit men who want this sty…

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Mention by Nick Ricardo Collection offers a versatile chypre profile that balances bright fruit against grounded woods. Designed for daily wear, this scent highlights notes of black currant, pineapple, and oakmoss to provide a clean and professional aura. It suits those seeking a reliable fragrance for office settings…

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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 Mention?

Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.62/5 from 29 votes; Mention is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Black for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mention for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Mention?

Black lasts longest (Black 65/100, Mention 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Mention?

Black projects furthest (Black 55/100, Mention 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Mention smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple.

Is Black or Mention better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Mention suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Mention?

Black has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Moroccan Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla. Mention has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Ambergris.