Fragrance comparison

Blackman Original vs Sergio Soldano Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

Blackman Original

Dilís Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #66,813 CitrusAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Sergio Soldano Black

Sergio Soldano

4.11125 votes

Rank #4,414 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergio Soldano Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blackman Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sergio Soldano Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blackman Original1/3

Sergio Soldano Black2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sergio Soldano Black
Sillage & projection: Blackman Original
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sergio Soldano Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum

Sergio Soldano BlackSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.11/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

48%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySergio Soldano Black

SillageBlackman Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesArtemisiaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Pine TreeLemonLavenderCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskPatchouliAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer87

Fall89

Winter49

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackman Original by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic citrus aromatic profile built around traditional barbershop freshness. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate burst of bright sunshine. As the crisp opening settles, cool mint, sharp lavender, and gera…

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Sergio Soldano Black is a bold, chypre fragrance for men that opens with sharp grapefruit and aldehydes. It settles into a woody, mossy heart defined by pine and lavender. Released in 1985, this scent remains a sharp, classic choice for anyone who appreciates traditional, energetic Italian perfumery that performs well…

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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, Blackman Original or Sergio Soldano Black?

Sergio Soldano Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Sergio Soldano Black is rated 4.11/5 from 125 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sergio Soldano Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blackman Original or Sergio Soldano Black?

Sergio Soldano Black lasts longest (Sergio Soldano Black 71/100, Blackman Original 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blackman Original or Sergio Soldano Black?

Projection is very close: Blackman Original 61/100, Sergio Soldano Black 60/100 for sillage.

Do Blackman Original and Sergio Soldano Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Blackman Original or Sergio Soldano Black better for summer or winter?

Blackman Original suits daytime wear; Sergio Soldano Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blackman Original and Sergio Soldano Black?

Blackman Original has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Mint and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, White Musk and Patchouli. Sergio Soldano Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pine Tree, Lemon, Lavender and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.