Fragrance comparison

Higher Black vs Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Higher Black

Dior · 2002

4.3560 votes

Rank #11,103 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,318 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher Black takes 3 of 3 categories.

Higher Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Higher Black3/3

Man0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Higher BlackDior

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityHigher Black

SillageHigher Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressSpicesRosemary

Base

Pear WoodMusk

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Pear, Rosemary 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

Summer100

Fall83

Winter38

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,103

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2002

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,318

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerHigher BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Higher Black opens with a clean, energizing splash of crisp green pear, chilled mint, and bright Amalfi lemon mixed with juicy peach. As the lively fruit notes settle on skin, earthy cypress and fragrant garden rosemary take over, giving the scent a brisk herbal backbone with a pinch of peppery spice. The drydown…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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, Higher Black or Man?

Higher Black takes 3 of 3 categories. Higher Black is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Higher Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Higher Black or Man?

Higher Black lasts longest (Higher Black 76/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Higher Black or Man?

Higher Black projects furthest (Higher Black 72/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher Black and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Pear, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Higher Black or Man better for summer or winter?

Higher Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher Black and Man?

Higher Black has top notes of Peach, Mint, Pear and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cypress, Spices and Rosemary, a base of Pear Wood and Musk. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.