Fragrance comparison

Men X vs Johan B. Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Men X

Prova

—0 votes

Rank #72,953 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

1 wins

Johan B. Black

Johan B

4.437 votes

Rank #32,312 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Johan B. Black takes 1 of 2 categories.

Men X
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character.
Johan B. Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Men X0/2

Johan B. Black1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Men XProva

Johan B. BlackJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both warm spicy, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonSage

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CardamomTolu BalsamCinnamonPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

Brazilian RosewoodBlack AmberPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

LemonSageMarigold

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonCandied AlmondCardamomSugarTolu Balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

Brazilian RosewoodAmberPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJohan B. BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Men X by Prova opens with a bright splash of tart lemon balanced by earthy herbal sage, cutting through the air before a rich, dessert-like sweetness steps forward. At its core, warm cinnamon and sweet nutty praline mingle with smooth tolu balsam and aromatic black cardamom, creating a comforting aura like spiced choc…

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Johan B. Black kicks off with a bright shock of tart lemon and aromatic clary sage before diving into a thick, confectionary heart. Do not expect a watery citrus cologne. Within ten minutes, the zesty top yields to a warm swirl of cinnamon, brown sugar, and toasted candied almond. Tolu balsam and golden amber anchor t…

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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.

Do Men X and Johan B. Black smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Tolu Balsam and Cinnamon.

Is Men X or Johan B. Black better for summer or winter?

Johan B. Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men X and Johan B. Black?

Men X has top notes of Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Amber and Patchouli. Johan B. Black has top notes of Lemon, Sage and Marigold, heart notes of Cinnamon, Candied Almond, Cardamom and Sugar, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber and Patchouli.