Man vs Black Diamond
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Diamond takes 2 of 3 categories.
ManChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Man1/3
Black Diamond2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ManJudith WilliamsBlack DiamondCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.85/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Diamond
SillageBlack Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
woody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint
Heart
FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine
Base
PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Coriander. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,318
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#30,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMan 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,…
Reviews →Black Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…
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, Man or Black Diamond?
Black Diamond takes 2 of 3 categories. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Man or Black Diamond?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Man or Black Diamond?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Man and Black Diamond smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Coriander.
Is Man or Black Diamond better for summer or winter?
Black Diamond suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Man and Black Diamond?
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. Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber.
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