Fragrance comparison

Fluid Man vs Hot! Fragrances Black

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fluid Man

Iceberg

4.18103 votes

Rank #9,984 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Hot! Fragrances Black

Ulric de Varens · 2008

3.9416 votes

Rank #45,256 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fluid Man takes 6 of 6 categories.

Fluid Man
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hot! Fragrances Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fluid Man6/6

Hot! Fragrances Black0/6

Ratings & consensus: Fluid Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fluid Man
Sillage & projection: Fluid Man
Value for money: Fluid Man
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

Fluid ManIceberg

Hot! Fragrances BlackUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerFluid ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

25%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFluid Man

SillageFluid Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFluid ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

leather30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliBergamotBlack CurrantPeachGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaOakmossVetiverFreesia

Base5-7+ hrs

NutmegTobaccoBirchHoneyAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Teak WoodVetiver

Base3-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

Category winnerFluid ManLongest dry-down: 5-7+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#45,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews1

Category winnerFluid ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Hot! Fragrances Black by Ulric de Varens delivers a crisp citrus punch that quickly settles into dry wood and subtle warmth. Spray it on. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange hit your nose with instant brightness. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge fades into …

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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, Fluid Man or Hot! Fragrances Black?

Fluid Man takes 6 of 6 categories. Fluid Man is rated 4.18/5 from 103 votes; Hot! Fragrances Black is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes. Choose Fluid Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hot! Fragrances Black for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fluid Man or Hot! Fragrances Black?

Fluid Man lasts longest (Fluid Man 68/100, Hot! Fragrances Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fluid Man or Hot! Fragrances Black?

Fluid Man projects furthest (Fluid Man 67/100, Hot! Fragrances Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fluid Man and Hot! Fragrances Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Vetiver.

Is Fluid Man or Hot! Fragrances Black better for summer or winter?

Fluid Man suits daytime wear; Hot! Fragrances Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fluid Man and Hot! Fragrances Black?

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. Hot! Fragrances Black has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Teak Wood and Vetiver, a base of Leather and Amber.