Black Intense vs V/S Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
V/S HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Intense2/4
V/S Homme2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Black Intense
- Value for money
- V/S Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- V/S Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black IntenseMorrisV/S HommeVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Intense
SillageBlack Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV/S HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Violet and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#12,302
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…
Reviews →Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Intense or V/S Homme?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Intense or V/S Homme?
Black Intense lasts longest (Black Intense 70/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Intense or V/S Homme?
Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Intense and V/S Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Violet and Cardamom.
Is Black Intense or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?
Black Intense suits evening wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Intense and V/S Homme?
Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.
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