Fragrance comparison

Black Jeans vs Vertige Pour Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Jeans

Versace

4.14239 votes

Rank #4,631 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Vertige Pour Homme

Pierre Cardin

3.8520 votes

Rank #51,839 BalsamicFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Jeans takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vertige Pour Homme
Choose it for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Jeans4/5

Vertige Pour Homme1/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Jeans
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Jeans
Sillage & projection: Black Jeans
Value for money: Vertige Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Jeans

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black JeansVersace

Vertige Pour HommePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 45%Want 23%

Category winnerBlack JeansRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

239 votes

10%Love

70%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack Jeans

SillageBlack Jeans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value71

Category winnerVertige Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

balsamic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerTarragonLavenderLemonLemon VerbenaMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumRoseCarnationIrisCarawayJasmine

Base

LeatherRosemaryVetiverCedarNutmegTonka Bean

Top

CyclamenGranny Smith appleLemon

Heart

NutmegLavenderTarragon

Base

Peru BalsamCedar

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Lavender, Lemon and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer31

Fall62

Winter54

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,631

PerfumerLucien Piquet

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#51,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack JeansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Black Jeans is a dark, spicy floral release that departs from the sunny sweetness of its blue counterpart. It sits on skin with a heavy mix of dry lavender, bitter tarragon, and a warm leather base. Best worn on cool spring nights, this fragrance appeals to those who appreciate retro masculine perfumery.

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Vertige Pour Homme by Pierre Cardin offers a crisp, aromatic profile built for daily wear. It starts with a sharp punch of Granny Smith apple and sour lemon, transitioning into a clean herbal core. Cedar wood and warm balsamic tones anchor the base, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime routines.

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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 Jeans or Vertige Pour Homme?

Black Jeans takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Jeans is rated 4.14/5 from 239 votes; Vertige Pour Homme is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vertige Pour Homme for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Jeans or Vertige Pour Homme?

Black Jeans lasts longest (Black Jeans 68/100, Vertige Pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Jeans or Vertige Pour Homme?

Black Jeans projects furthest (Black Jeans 62/100, Vertige Pour Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Jeans and Vertige Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Lavender, Lemon and Cedar.

Is Black Jeans or Vertige Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Vertige Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Jeans and Vertige Pour Homme?

Black Jeans has top notes of Ginger, Tarragon, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Carnation and Iris, a base of Leather, Rosemary, Vetiver and Cedar. Vertige Pour Homme has top notes of Cyclamen, Granny Smith apple and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Tarragon, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedar.