Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Imperial For Men vs Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

No. 1 Imperial For Men

Clive Christian

3.6822 votes

Rank #40,952 WoodyMusky

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62%scent match

Closely related

Black

Momo Design

3.004 votes

Rank #67,876 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

No. 1 Imperial For Men
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

No. 1 Imperial For Men1/3

Black1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Black
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Imperial For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Imperial For MenClive Christian

BlackMomo Design

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky86%

warm spicy72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

green91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

woody56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spices

Base5 to 8 hours

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFruits

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for No. 1 Imperial For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Imperial For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Imperial For Men by Clive Christian delivers a focused woody spicy scent profile built on a crisp citrus start and a solid wood and musk base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh citruses that cuts through the air like clean zest. As the initial brightness settles, warm spices surface to add depth, h…

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Black by Momo Design opens with a lively splash of zesty citruses and crisp green leaves that feels like stepping outside on a cool spring morning. As the initial sharpness settles, a smooth blend of sweet fruits and warm spices warms up on your skin, adding body without becoming heavy or cloying. The base rests comfo…

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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 is better, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Black?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. No. 1 Imperial For Men is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Black is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose No. 1 Imperial For Men for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Black?

They last about the same: No. 1 Imperial For Men 70/100, Black 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Black?

Black projects furthest (Black 67/100, No. 1 Imperial For Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Imperial For Men and Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is No. 1 Imperial For Men or Black better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Imperial For Men suits daytime wear; Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Imperial For Men and Black?

No. 1 Imperial For Men has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Black has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices and Fruits, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.