Fragrance comparison

Black XX vs VSOP Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black XX

City Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #70,587 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

VSOP Black

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #74,888 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black XX takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black XX
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
VSOP Black
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black XX2/3

VSOP Black1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black XXCity Parfum

VSOP BlackSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityVSOP Black

SillageBlack XX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

leather77%

mossy69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

violet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRed Apple

Heart1 to 2 hours

Woody NotesLeather

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberOakmossVanillaLabdanum

Top

Red AppleMandarin

Heart

VioletLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaOak

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Leather, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Black XX, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack XXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black XX by City Parfum is a woody spicy men's leather fragrance built on crisp fruit, smooth leather notes, and warm resinous depth. The opening pairs sweet red apple with bright mandarin orange, creating an immediate splash of juicy citrus freshness. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts toward dry woody notes a…

Reviews →

VSOP Black by Sergio Nero is a woody fragrance that leans into a blend of crisp red apple and violet. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct profile for the modern man who prefers subtle, skin-scent performance during daily wear. This composition relies on a classic structure of citrus and leather to provide a steady …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Black XX or VSOP Black?

VSOP Black lasts longest (VSOP Black 60/100, Black XX 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black XX or VSOP Black?

Black XX projects furthest (Black XX 50/100, VSOP Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black XX and VSOP Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Leather, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Black XX or VSOP Black better for summer or winter?

VSOP Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black XX and VSOP Black?

Black XX has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Red Apple, heart notes of Woody Notes and Leather, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Labdanum. VSOP Black has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Oak.