Fragrance comparison

M for Men vs Black

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

M for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.009 votes

Rank #38,660

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Black

Chlorophylla

—0 votes

Rank #68,776 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M for Men takes 3 of 3 categories.

M for Men
Choose it for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

M for Men3/3

Black0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M for MenMarilyn Miglin

BlackChlorophylla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityM for Men

SillageM for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

Not enough data

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

ArtemisiaBasilThyme

Base5 to 8 hours

LabdanumHayHoney

Top

BergamotPetitgrainBasilLemonArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaCloveRoseLilyHoney

Base

TobaccoLeatherPatchouliSandalwoodCedarOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Artemisia and Basil. Durations are only published for M for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an aromatic green profile built around classic herbs and rich resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and bright bergamot, creating an immediate citrus greeting. As the opening settles, the heart turns dry and herbal through bitter artemisia, garden basil, and pun…

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Black by Chlorophylla is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Black was launched in 2015. Top notes are Bergamot, Petitgrain, Basil, Lemon, Artemisia and Galbanum; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Clove, Rose, Lily and Honey; base notes are Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Musk. It ope…

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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 lasts longer, M for Men or Black?

M for Men lasts longest (M for Men 73/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M for Men or Black?

M for Men projects furthest (M for Men 79/100, Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M for Men and Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Artemisia and Basil.

Is M for Men or Black better for summer or winter?

M for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M for Men and Black?

M for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Basil and Thyme, a base of Labdanum, Hay and Honey. Black has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Clove and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Sandalwood.