Fragrance comparison

Reclaimed Flame vs Sergio Soldano Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

Reclaimed Flame

Future Society

3.3855 votes

Rank #19,298 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Sergio Soldano Black

Sergio Soldano

4.11125 votes

Rank #4,120 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergio Soldano Black takes 7 of 7 categories.

Reclaimed Flame
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sergio Soldano Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Reclaimed Flame0/7

Sergio Soldano Black7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reclaimed FlameFuture Society

Sergio Soldano BlackSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.11/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

27%Like

29%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

48%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySergio Soldano Black

SillageSergio Soldano Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value89

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

woody53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

TurmericEucalyptusGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

ArtemisiaChamomile

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesArtemisiaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Pine TreeLemonLavenderCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskPatchouliAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Reclaimed Flame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall78

Winter39

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer87

Fall89

Winter49

Day100

Night48

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex64

Women15

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 14%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,298

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#4,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reclaimed Flame by Future Society opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and sunlit bergamot that cuts cleanly through morning air. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus snap eases into a botanical heart of cool eucalyptus, peppery turmeric root, and earthy geranium foliage. It smells like crushed garden stems…

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Sergio Soldano Black is a bold, chypre fragrance for men that opens with sharp grapefruit and aldehydes. It settles into a woody, mossy heart defined by pine and lavender. Released in 1985, this scent remains a sharp, classic choice for anyone who appreciates traditional, energetic Italian perfumery that performs well…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Reclaimed Flame or Sergio Soldano Black?

Sergio Soldano Black takes 7 of 7 categories. Reclaimed Flame is rated 3.38/5 from 55 votes; Sergio Soldano Black is rated 4.11/5 from 125 votes. Choose Reclaimed Flame for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sergio Soldano Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reclaimed Flame or Sergio Soldano Black?

Sergio Soldano Black lasts longest (Sergio Soldano Black 71/100, Reclaimed Flame 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reclaimed Flame or Sergio Soldano Black?

Sergio Soldano Black projects furthest (Sergio Soldano Black 60/100, Reclaimed Flame 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reclaimed Flame and Sergio Soldano Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Artemisia.

Is Reclaimed Flame or Sergio Soldano Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reclaimed Flame is the stronger pick. For winter, Sergio Soldano Black is the stronger pick. Reclaimed Flame suits daytime wear; Sergio Soldano Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reclaimed Flame and Sergio Soldano Black?

Reclaimed Flame has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turmeric, Eucalyptus and Geranium, a base of Artemisia and Chamomile. Sergio Soldano Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pine Tree, Lemon, Lavender and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.