Fragrance comparison

Black O Man vs Jaguar Performance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 291 ratings analysed

Black O Man

Nabeel

3.8816 votes

Rank #22,668 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Jaguar Performance

Jaguar

3.89275 votes

Rank #5,050 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaguar Performance takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Black O Man2/5

Jaguar Performance3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black O ManNabeel

Jaguar PerformanceJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

3.89/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceRating 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

28%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

275 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack O Man

SillageBlack O Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value80

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

green53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

green58%

herbal44%

ozonic30%

Scent match58%Closely related · 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

CypressMintBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSageGeranium

Base

Woody NotesWhite MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Mint. 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

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#5,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceHigher 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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Jaguar Performance is a crisp, aromatic masculine scent centered on cypress, mint, and basil. It offers a refreshing, green profile that shines in hot weather, acting as a clean companion for casual daily wear or office settings. The composition remains firmly herbal and woody, providing a grounded, reliable experienc…

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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 Jaguar Performance?

Jaguar Performance takes 3 of 5 categories. Black O Man is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Jaguar Performance is rated 3.89/5 from 275 votes. Choose Black O Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Performance for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black O Man or Jaguar Performance?

Black O Man lasts longest (Black O Man 69/100, Jaguar Performance 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black O Man or Jaguar Performance?

Projection is very close: Black O Man 64/100, Jaguar Performance 62/100 for sillage.

Do Black O Man and Jaguar Performance smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Mint.

Is Black O Man or Jaguar Performance 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 Jaguar Performance?

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. Jaguar Performance has top notes of Cypress, Mint, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sage and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk and Tonka Bean.