Fragrance comparison

Black Cologne vs Verse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cologne

Womo

3.8931 votes

Rank #13,043 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Verse

RoseMary

5.001 votes

Rank #51,036 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Cologne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Verse
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Cologne3/4

Verse1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cologne
Sillage & projection: Black Cologne
Value for money: Verse
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

VerseRoseMary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cologne

SillageBlack Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVerseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

iris69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

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

Violet LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeGreen NotesAnise

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomIrisPearPeachDried Plum

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Jasmine 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#51,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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.

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RoseMary Verse opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp green notes, immediately backed by a sharp kick of violet leaf. A touch of anise adds a cool, herbal fizz to the top before softer fruit accord details emerge. As it settles, the heart brings out jasmine, rose, and ripe peach over a stru…

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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 Cologne or Verse?

Black Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cologne is rated 3.89/5 from 31 votes; Verse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Verse for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cologne or Verse?

Black Cologne lasts longest (Black Cologne 77/100, Verse 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cologne or Verse?

Black Cologne projects furthest (Black Cologne 75/100, Verse 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cologne and Verse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Black Cologne or Verse better for summer or winter?

Black Cologne suits evening wear; Verse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cologne and Verse?

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. Verse has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.