Fragrance comparison

Black vs Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,750 LeatherLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

Paul Smith

4.3219 votes

Rank #37,355 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black1/4

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 20113/4

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011
Value for money: Not scored
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

BlackSuperdry

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.32/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

4%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

53%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

SillagePaul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

mossy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesLime

Heart

LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss

Top

GrapefruitPepperCoriander

Heart

NutmegCarambola (Star Fruit)

Base

oak mossIncenseVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Coriander, Incense and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Spring29

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#37,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Superdry is an aromatic Oriental fragrance that balances sharp lime against a leathery, resinous base. Launched in 2011, it is designed for the modern man who prefers a subtle, clean presence at the office. This scent avoids overpowering projections, settling into an intimate, professional skin aroma that sui…

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A bright summer aromatic built around sharp grapefruit, pepper and coriander, with nutmeg adding warmth and star fruit giving it a slightly juicy twist. It stays fresh and easy to wear rather than heavy. On skin, it usually dries down cleaner and woodier, with moss, cedar and a light touch of incense. If you like cris…

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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 Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 takes 3 of 4 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 is rated 4.32/5 from 19 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 lasts longest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 68/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 projects furthest (Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 58/100, Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Coriander, Incense and oak moss.

Is Black or Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011?

Black has top notes of Fruity Notes and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Incense and Resins. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition For Men 2011 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg and Carambola (Star Fruit), a base of oak moss, Incense and Virginia Cedar.