MS Black vs Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui takes 4 of 4 categories.
MS BlackChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oscar de la Renta Pour LuiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
MS Black0/4
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
- Sillage & projection
- Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
- Value for money
- Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MS BlackParfums Marco SerussiOscar de la Renta Pour LuiOscar de la RentaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
4.13/ 5 · 1,684 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
42%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,684 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOscar de la Renta Pour Lui
SillageOscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
floral61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitAnise
Heart2 to 3 hours
Green AppleCinnamonPink PepperClove LeafGeraniumOrange Blossom
Base3 to 5 hours
CedarSandalwoodVetiverAmbergrisPatchouliTobacco LeafLabdanumMusk
Top
AldehydesLavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGalbanumSageCarawayAnise
Heart
CarnationPatchouliCinnamonGeraniumCedarVetiverCyclamen
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesAnise, Cinnamon, Geranium and Cedar. Durations are only published for MS Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring60
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,645
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#637
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMS Black by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic woody fragrance built around brisk citrus, warm spices, and a grounded earthy base. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and bergamot, shaded by a light touch of herbal anise. As the opening settles, crisp green apple combines with warm cinnamon, clov…
Reviews →Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes, sharp lavender, and crushed juniper berries. The top notes feel bright and soapy, giving off a traditional barbershop freshness that immediately establishes its 1980s roots. Basil and sage add an herbal bite before the middle notes take over. As it sett…
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, MS Black or Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui takes 4 of 4 categories. MS Black is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is rated 4.13/5 from 1,684 votes. Choose MS Black for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, MS Black or Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui lasts longest (Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui 70/100, MS Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MS Black or Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui projects furthest (Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui 62/100, MS Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MS Black and Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Cinnamon, Geranium and Cedar.
Is MS Black or Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui better for summer or winter?
MS Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MS Black and Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui?
MS Black has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Green Apple, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Clove Leaf, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambergris. Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Juniper Berries and Basil, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Labdanum and Sandalwood.
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