Fragrance comparison

Cologne 04 vs Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cologne 04

REN

4.333 votes

Rank #55,197 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Black

Momo Design

3.004 votes

Rank #71,460 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne 04 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cologne 04
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cologne 042/3

Black1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black
Sillage & projection: Cologne 04
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne 04

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne 04REN

BlackMomo Design

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageCologne 04

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral86%

musky72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

green91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

woody56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesCitruses

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFruits

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Citruses, Woodsy Notes 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCologne 04Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne 04 opens with a crisp burst of citruses and dry spices before settling into subtle floral notes. A quiet backbone of woodsy notes and skin musk keeps the profile grounded and clean. Designed by Geza Schön, this formula feels light on skin and suits a brisk spring morning at a casual workplace.

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Black by Momo Design opens with a lively splash of zesty citruses and crisp green leaves that feels like stepping outside on a cool spring morning. As the initial sharpness settles, a smooth blend of sweet fruits and warm spices warms up on your skin, adding body without becoming heavy or cloying. The base rests comfo…

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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, Cologne 04 or Black?

Cologne 04 takes 2 of 3 categories. Cologne 04 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Black is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cologne 04 for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne 04 or Black?

Black lasts longest (Black 70/100, Cologne 04 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne 04 or Black?

Cologne 04 projects furthest (Cologne 04 100/100, Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne 04 and Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Spices, Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Cologne 04 or Black better for summer or winter?

Cologne 04 suits day or night wear; Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne 04 and Black?

Cologne 04 has top notes of Spices and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Black has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices and Fruits, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.