Fragrance comparison

Black Man vs Segno

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Black Man

Class

4.001 votes

Rank #65,288 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Segno

Pininfarina

4.502 votes

Rank #52,851 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Segno 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.
Segno
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Black Man1/4

Segno3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ManClass

SegnoPininfarina

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySegno

SillageSegno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, woody and sweet

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

Black CurrantPineappleBergamotRoseApple

Heart

JuniperBirchJasminePatchouli

Base

MuskOakmossAmberVanilla

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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day83

Night100

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#52,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSegnoHigher 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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Segno by Pininfarina offers a crisp, daily-wear option for men seeking a clean, dry, aromatic profile. It merges sharp black currant and pineapple top notes with an herbaceous juniper and birch heart. The base settles into a quiet, clean musk that sits close to the skin, making it highly suitable for professional offi…

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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 Segno?

Segno takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Man is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Segno is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Man for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Segno for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Man or Segno?

Segno lasts longest (Segno 64/100, Black Man 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Man or Segno?

Segno projects furthest (Segno 54/100, Black Man 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Man and Segno smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Birch.

Is Black Man or Segno better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Man and Segno?

Black Man has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Vanilla. Segno has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Juniper, Birch, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Vanilla.