Dark Black vs Fluid Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fluid Man takes 4 of 5 categories.
Dark BlackChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fluid ManChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Black1/5
Fluid Man4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fluid Man
- Sillage & projection
- Fluid Man
- Value for money
- Dark Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Fluid Man
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fluid Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark BlackLC WaikikiFluid ManIcebergWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
4.18/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
38%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFluid Man
SillageFluid Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotCardamom
Heart1 to 2 hours
MagnoliaJasmineFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
White MuskVetiverAmber
Top15-30 mins
PatchouliBergamotBlack CurrantPeachGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaOakmossVetiverFreesia
Base5-7+ hrs
NutmegTobaccoBirchHoneyAmberCedar
Category winnerFluid ManLongest dry-down: 5-7+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#10,652
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerFluid ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Black by LC Waikiki is a fresh citrus and floral fragrance anchored by warm spice and clean woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and bergamot, balanced by the zesty kick of cardamom. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of magnolia, jasmine, and freesia brings a clean floral body that keep…
Reviews →Iceberg Fluid Man is an eclectic aromatic fougere that kicks off with a sharp blast of grapefruit, zesty lemon, and tart peach. The opening feels almost fizzy and metallic on the skin before settling into a breezy floral core of magnolia, clean freesia, and earthy oakmoss. As the day progresses, a warm foundation of s…
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 is better, Dark Black or Fluid Man?
Fluid Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Dark Black is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Fluid Man is rated 4.18/5 from 103 votes. Choose Dark Black for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fluid Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Black or Fluid Man?
Fluid Man lasts longest (Fluid Man 68/100, Dark Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Black or Fluid Man?
Fluid Man projects furthest (Fluid Man 67/100, Dark Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Black and Fluid Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia.
Is Dark Black or Fluid Man better for summer or winter?
Dark Black suits daytime wear; Fluid Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Black and Fluid Man?
Dark Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Fluid Man has top notes of Patchouli, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Magnolia, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Freesia, a base of Nutmeg, Tobacco, Birch and Honey.
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