Fragrance comparison

Cloudscape vs Man Black Cologne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,085 ratings analysed

Cloudscape

Rituals

3.51201 votes

Rank #14,110 TuberosePowdery

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33%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Man Black Cologne

Bvlgari

3.92884 votes

Rank #3,809 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man Black Cologne takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cloudscape
Choose it for a tuberose and powdery character. Best in spring.
Man Black Cologne
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cloudscape0/7

Man Black Cologne7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CloudscapeRituals

Man Black CologneBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 884 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerMan Black CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

39%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

747 votes

Category winnerMan Black CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMan Black Cologne

SillageMan Black Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMan Black CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

woody69%

fruity61%

amber100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

woody77%

rum69%

green61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PeachRum

Heart

Tuberose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

RumCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberose

Base

AmberBenzoinSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRum, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMan Black CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,110

PerfumerMarine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#3,809

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMan Black CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cloudscape by Rituals is an ethereal oriental floral that blends the spirited warmth of a rum accord with the sweetness of white peach. As it settles, a lush tuberose heart gives way to a base of creamy vanilla and sandalwood. It is a relaxing, skin-hugging fragrance perfect for daytime wear during the gentle transiti…

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Bvlgari Man Black Cologne is the fresher, more polished side of the Man in Black idea. Rum, citrus and green notes open bright and lightly boozy, then orange blossom and tuberose give it a creamy white floral heart over amber, benzoin, sandalwood and musk. It suits men who want something classy, versatile and office-f…

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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, Cloudscape or Man Black Cologne?

Man Black Cologne takes 7 of 7 categories. Cloudscape is rated 3.51/5 from 201 votes; Man Black Cologne is rated 3.92/5 from 884 votes. Choose Cloudscape for a tuberose and powdery character. Best in spring. Choose Man Black Cologne for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cloudscape or Man Black Cologne?

Man Black Cologne lasts longest (Man Black Cologne 64/100, Cloudscape 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloudscape or Man Black Cologne?

Man Black Cologne projects furthest (Man Black Cologne 57/100, Cloudscape 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cloudscape and Man Black Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Rum, Tuberose, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Cloudscape or Man Black Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cloudscape is the stronger pick. For winter, Man Black Cologne is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cloudscape and Man Black Cologne?

Cloudscape has top notes of White Peach and Rum, heart notes of Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Man Black Cologne has top notes of Rum, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk.