Fragrance comparison

Image Fresh Energy vs Opposite Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Image Fresh Energy

Cerruti

3.9111 votes

Rank #41,320 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Opposite Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.1817 votes

Rank #19,697 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opposite Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

Image Fresh Energy
Choose it for a green and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Opposite Black
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Image Fresh Energy0/5

Opposite Black5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Image Fresh EnergyCerruti

Opposite BlackAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerOpposite BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

53%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOpposite Black

SillageOpposite Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerOpposite BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesFloral Notes

Base5-6 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCedarMusk

Top

ChamomileBasilLavenderLemonCitruses

Heart

Fig LeafViolet LeafPlumMintSaffron

Base

AmberVetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Citruses, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Image Fresh Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOpposite BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti Image Fresh Energy delivers a brisk splash of spearmint and bright citruses before softening into crushed green leaves and dry cedarwood. The first spray releases a brisk, chilled breeze. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge fades into dewy floral petals, vetiver, and…

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Opposite Black by Al Haramain is a dark green, barbershop-leaning scent that opens cool and fresh with mint, lavender and citrus, then turns leafy with fig and violet leaf. As it dries down, plum, amber and vanilla add a sweeter, woody depth. It wears elegant and decidedly masculine, with above-average presence for ma…

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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, Image Fresh Energy or Opposite Black?

Opposite Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Image Fresh Energy is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Opposite Black is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes. Choose Image Fresh Energy for a green and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Opposite Black for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Image Fresh Energy or Opposite Black?

Opposite Black lasts longest (Opposite Black 71/100, Image Fresh Energy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Image Fresh Energy or Opposite Black?

Opposite Black projects furthest (Opposite Black 69/100, Image Fresh Energy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Image Fresh Energy and Opposite Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Citruses, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Image Fresh Energy or Opposite Black better for summer or winter?

Image Fresh Energy suits daytime wear; Opposite Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Image Fresh Energy and Opposite Black?

Image Fresh Energy has top notes of Mint and Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. Opposite Black has top notes of Chamomile, Basil, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet Leaf, Plum and Mint, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla.