Fragrance comparison

Black Man vs Sameer

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Black Man

Class

4.001 votes

Rank #65,288 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sameer

Junaid Jamshed

4.009 votes

Rank #38,161 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sameer takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Man
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sameer
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Man1/4

Sameer3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ManClass

SameerJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

11%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySameer

SillageSameer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

amber92%

mossy84%

fresh77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantBergamotPineapple

Heart30 to 60 minutes

BirchJasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

OakmossVanilla

Top

ApplePineappleBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmineWoody NotesBirch

Base

OakmossAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Birch. Durations are only published for Black Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring14

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSameerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Man by Class combines bright fruit with dark wood and green moss. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy pineapple, and juicy black currant, giving an immediate burst of sweet citrus and tart berries. The heart introduces smoky birch timber beside clean jasmine petals, grounding the initial fruit salad in a dry, le…

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Sameer by Junaid Jamshed offers a crisp, aromatic profile for men who prefer a clean, daily-driver scent. It opens with a vibrant burst of apple and pineapple, settling into a woody, mossy base. Ideal for warm weather, this fragrance provides a refreshing feel that suits casual office settings and daytime outings with…

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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 Man or Sameer?

Sameer takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Man is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Sameer is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Man for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sameer for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Man or Sameer?

Sameer lasts longest (Sameer 65/100, Black Man 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Man or Sameer?

Sameer projects furthest (Sameer 64/100, Black Man 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Man and Sameer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Birch.

Is Black Man or Sameer better for summer or winter?

Black Man suits evening wear; Sameer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Man and Sameer?

Black Man has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Vanilla. Sameer has top notes of Apple, Pineapple, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Woody Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla.