Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Identite for Men

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Identite for Men

Rene Lezard

4.1119 votes

Rank #33,524 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Identite for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Identite for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Dianthus1/4

Identite for Men3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Identite for MenRene Lezard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerIdentite for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

42%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIdentite for Men

SillageIdentite for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilMintJuniperThyme

Heart

FigGrapefruitLimeCedar

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodVetiverLicorice

InformationalShared notesThyme, Licorice 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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#33,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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Identite for Men opens with a sudden burst of crushed basil, mint, and tart grapefruit. The sharp herbal freshness cuts through the air before settling into a warm heart of green fig and dry cedarwood. As the hours pass, dark tonka bean and smooth sandalwood pull the scent closer to the skin, creating a rich amber-woo…

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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 Dianthus or Identite for Men?

Identite for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Identite for Men is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Identite for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Identite for Men?

Identite for Men lasts longest (Identite for Men 73/100, Black Dianthus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Identite for Men?

Identite for Men projects furthest (Identite for Men 72/100, Black Dianthus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Identite for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Thyme, Licorice and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Identite for Men better for summer or winter?

Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Identite for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Identite for Men?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Identite for Men has top notes of Basil, Mint, Juniper and Thyme, heart notes of Fig, Grapefruit, Lime and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Vetiver.