Fragrance comparison

Black O Man vs Antidote

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black O Man

Nabeel

3.8816 votes

Rank #22,718 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #26,269 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black O Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black O Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Black O Man3/5

Antidote2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black O ManNabeel

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageBlack O Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack O ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

green53%

powdery42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBasilGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegMintRoseGardenia

Base

CedarWhite MuskLeatherTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,269

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack O ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black O Man opens with brisk citrus, mint and basil, then settles into a clean, soapy fougere shape with nutmeg, cedar, musk and a touch of leather. It feels fresh first, but not modern-blue fresh. On skin, it usually reads masculine, classic and slightly old school. Reviews point to good longevity, solid value and an…

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Viktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black O Man or Antidote?

Black O Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Black O Man is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Black O Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black O Man or Antidote?

They last about the same: Antidote 70/100, Black O Man 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black O Man or Antidote?

Black O Man projects furthest (Black O Man 64/100, Antidote 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black O Man and Antidote smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Black O Man or Antidote better for summer or winter?

Black O Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black O Man and Antidote?

Black O Man has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Mint, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Leather and Tonka Bean. Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.