Fragrance comparison

Cool Black vs St. Barts Seascape for Men

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cool Black

Mandarina Duck

3.95112 votes

Rank #14,029 AromaticCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

St. Barts Seascape for Men

Tommy Bahama

4.0255 votes

Rank #15,724 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cool Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cool Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
St. Barts Seascape for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Cool Black4/7

St. Barts Seascape for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: St. Barts Seascape for Men
Community sentiment: St. Barts Seascape for Men
Longevity: Cool Black
Sillage & projection: Cool Black
Value for money: St. Barts Seascape for Men
Versatility: Cool Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cool Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cool BlackMandarina Duck

St. Barts Seascape for MenTommy Bahama

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

Category winnerSt. Barts Seascape for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

54%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

38%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerSt. Barts Seascape for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCool Black

SillageCool Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSt. Barts Seascape for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

woody69%

violet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

herbal60%

lavender50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack PepperLemon Peel

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletelemiHyssop

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarMoss

Top

BergamotSageBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderelemiMoss

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, elemi and Moss. Durations are only published for Cool Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCool BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex21

Women5

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,029

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#15,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCool BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cool Black by Mandarina Duck is a crisp woody aromatic Eau de Toilette built around zesty citrus and leafy violet. The first spray delivers a tart burst of bitter lemon peel and bergamot, sharpened by a kick of freshly crushed black pepper. Give it ten minutes. The citrus sharp edges soften into cool violet petals, he…

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Tommy Bahama St. Barts Seascape for Men opens with a sharp breeze of bergamot and a crack of black pepper. Unlike the classic salty margaritas of the original St. Barts, this 2023 release shifts toward a modern, sweet-fruity profile that feels right at home on a sun-drenched deck. As it warms on the skin, the initial …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cool Black or St. Barts Seascape for Men?

Cool Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Cool Black is rated 3.95/5 from 112 votes; St. Barts Seascape for Men is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Cool Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose St. Barts Seascape for Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cool Black or St. Barts Seascape for Men?

Cool Black lasts longest (Cool Black 57/100, St. Barts Seascape for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cool Black or St. Barts Seascape for Men?

Cool Black projects furthest (Cool Black 57/100, St. Barts Seascape for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cool Black and St. Barts Seascape for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, elemi and Moss.

Is Cool Black or St. Barts Seascape for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cool Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Cool Black is the stronger pick. Cool Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cool Black and St. Barts Seascape for Men?

Cool Black has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon Peel, heart notes of Violet, elemi and Hyssop, a base of Musk, Cedar and Moss. St. Barts Seascape for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Sage and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, elemi and Moss, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vetiver.