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Black Cologne vs Insurrection Iron Man

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

Updated 41 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Black Cologne

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Insurrection Iron Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Cologne4/5
Insurrection Iron Man1/5
Ratings & consensus
Insurrection Iron Man
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Black Cologne
Sillage & projection
Black Cologne
Value for money
Black Cologne
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Black Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Black CologneWomo
Insurrection Iron ManReyane Tradition
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 35%Had 4%Want 62%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%
Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

40%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityBlack Cologne

SillageBlack Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value63
Category winnerBlack CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
iris69%
soft spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
anis77%
powdery69%
leather61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotAniseLicorice
Heart
JasmineClary SageJuniper
Base
VetiverIrisebony tree
Top
AniseIrisLavenderCarawayBasilBergamotLemonClary Sage
Heart
SandalwoodJuniper BerriesCardamomPatchouliVetiverCedar
Base
LeatherOakmossTonka BeanAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Clary Sage and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer71
Fall100
Winter86
Day40
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex0
Women17
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cologne by Womo offers a sharp, aromatic opening dominated by bergamot, anise, and licorice. As it dries down, the heart of jasmine and clary sage develops into a grounded, woody base defined by vetiver, iris, and ebony wood. It is a refined, masculine choice for evening wear in autumn and winter.

Reviews →

Insurrection Iron Man by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a heavy anise profile. It leans into a leathery and herbal complexity during its development, making it an interesting wear for those who prefer dark, spiced scents over lighter citrus compositions. This is a robust choice …

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cologne or Insurrection Iron Man?

Black Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Cologne is rated 3.89/5 from 31 votes; Insurrection Iron Man is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Insurrection Iron Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cologne or Insurrection Iron Man?

Black Cologne lasts longest (Black Cologne 77/100, Insurrection Iron Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cologne or Insurrection Iron Man?

Black Cologne projects furthest (Black Cologne 75/100, Insurrection Iron Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cologne and Insurrection Iron Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Clary Sage and Vetiver.

Is Black Cologne or Insurrection Iron Man better for summer or winter?

Black Cologne suits evening wear; Insurrection Iron Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cologne and Insurrection Iron Man?

Black Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Anise and Licorice, heart notes of Jasmine, Clary Sage and Juniper, a base of Vetiver, Iris and ebony tree. Insurrection Iron Man has top notes of Anise, Iris, Lavender and Caraway, heart notes of Sandalwood, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Amber.

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