Fragrance comparison

Black vs Tempore Uomo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Black

Undergreen

3.9154 votes

Rank #17,856 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tempore Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

4.10139 votes

Rank #27,260 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tempore Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Black3/7

Tempore Uomo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackUndergreen

Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

4.10/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerTempore UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

41%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerTempore UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTempore UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperCinnamonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceCoffeeTonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

BirchGuaiac WoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top

HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress

Heart

CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer53

Fall100

Winter59

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Casual 33%Date 30%Party 22%Work 15%

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,856

PerfumerFabrice Olivieri

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#27,260

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Undergreen Black is a dark, dry woody scent with serious backbone. It does not coddle you. A brisk flash of black pepper and ginger hits the air first before settling into roasted coffee beans and bittersweet licorice. Deep underneath, birch tar and incense create a smoky leather effect that clings close to your skin.…

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Tempore Uomo is a complex woody spicy scent that blends hazelnut and pineapple with a warm aromatic heart. Launched in 1999, it provides a distinctive profile for men who prefer a mix of fruitiness and dry woods. It works best during transitional spring weather, offering a professional yet interesting presence that si…

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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 Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.91/5 from 54 votes; Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes. Choose Black for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Tempore Uomo?

Projection is very close: Black 67/100, Tempore Uomo 65/100 for sillage.

Do Black and Tempore Uomo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood.

Is Black or Tempore Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempore Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Tempore Uomo?

Black has top notes of Pepper, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Licorice, Coffee and Tonka Bean, a base of Birch, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Tempore Uomo has top notes of Hazelnut, Pineapple, Lavender and Melon, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cinnamon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cedar.