Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Fantastic Man

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Rose

Claudia Scattolini

4.836 votes

Rank #46,154 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Fantastic Man

Byredo

3.86305 votes

Rank #5,688 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fantastic Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Rose3/4

Fantastic Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseClaudia Scattolini

Fantastic ManByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.86/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

anis84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotSichuan PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

Damask RoseGeranium

Base6 to 10 hours

Woody NotesLeatherIncenseWhite MuskVetiverAmbergrisPatchouli

Top

Star AniseBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderIncenseGeranium

Base

VetiverOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense. Durations are only published for Black Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,154

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerFantastic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose by Claudia Scattolini is a dark floral scent that balances sharp freshness with deep, shadowy warmth. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot paired with the prickle of Sichuan pepper and cool cardamom. At the center sits lush Damask rose sharpened by green, rosy geranium, preventing the floral …

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Fantastic Man by Byredo is a crisp, aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes. It balances cool star anise and bergamot with a solid base of vetiver and oakmoss. Designed for men who appreciate a clean, assertive scent profile, this fragrance performs best during spring days and outdoor office settings where…

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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 Rose or Fantastic Man?

Black Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Rose is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Fantastic Man is rated 3.86/5 from 305 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fantastic Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Fantastic Man?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 85/100, Fantastic Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Fantastic Man?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 81/100, Fantastic Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Fantastic Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense.

Is Black Rose or Fantastic Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Rose and Fantastic Man?

Black Rose has top notes of Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Incense and White Musk. Fantastic Man has top notes of Star Anise, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Incense and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.