Fragrance comparison

Black Stamino vs Very Sexy for Him 2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

Black Stamino

Prime Collection

3.502 votes

Rank #68,897 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Very Sexy for Him 2

Victoria's Secret

4.04156 votes

Rank #11,219 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Sexy for Him 2 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Stamino
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Very Sexy for Him 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Black Stamino0/4

Very Sexy for Him 24/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Very Sexy for Him 2
Sillage & projection: Very Sexy for Him 2
Value for money: Very Sexy for Him 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Very Sexy for Him 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black StaminoPrime Collection

Very Sexy for Him 2Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.04/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 43%Had 37%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVery Sexy for Him 2

SillageVery Sexy for Him 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVery Sexy for Him 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotArtemisia

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliNutmegCoumarin

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskAmberPalisander RosewoodTeak Wood

Top

AldehydesGreen Bell PepperSageJuniper Berries

Heart

CardamomLavenderNutmegGeraniumFennel

Base

Palisander RosewoodMuskTeak WoodSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Teak Wood. Durations are only published for Black Stamino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,219

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVery Sexy for Him 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Stamino by Prime Collection opens with a distinct contrast of crisp bergamot and bitter, herbal artemisia. As the brisk opening settles, a warm spicy heart takes over, combining dry nutmeg, earthy patchouli, and the sweet almond warmth of coumarin. The fragrance rests on a dense, balsamic woody base where teak w…

Reviews →

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him 2 launched in 2003 as an aromatic woody scent created by perfumer Steve DeMercado. The opening delivers a sharp burst of aldehydes paired with crisp green bell pepper and sage, giving it a cool, herbal punch right out of the bottle. As it warms on skin, cardamom and lavender smooth …

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Lime & NeroliMahdi PerfumesWINNER vs

BanditRobert PiguetRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Stamino or Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Stamino is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Very Sexy for Him 2 is rated 4.04/5 from 156 votes. Choose Black Stamino for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Very Sexy for Him 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Stamino or Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 lasts longest (Very Sexy for Him 2 58/100, Black Stamino 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Stamino or Very Sexy for Him 2?

Very Sexy for Him 2 projects furthest (Very Sexy for Him 2 54/100, Black Stamino 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Stamino and Very Sexy for Him 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Teak Wood.

Is Black Stamino or Very Sexy for Him 2 better for summer or winter?

Black Stamino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Stamino and Very Sexy for Him 2?

Black Stamino has top notes of Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg and Coumarin, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Palisander Rosewood. Very Sexy for Him 2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Bell Pepper, Sage and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Musk, Teak Wood and Sandalwood.