Fragrance comparison

Richmond X Man vs Zero Black

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

2 wins

Richmond X Man

John Richmond

3.6552 votes

Rank #18,668 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #64,823 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Richmond X Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Richmond X Man
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Richmond X Man2/3

Zero Black1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zero Black
Sillage & projection: Richmond X Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Richmond X Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Richmond X ManJohn Richmond

Zero BlackRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityZero Black

SillageRichmond X Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPineappleCashmere Wood

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouli

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Richmond X Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer28

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 19%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#64,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRichmond X ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Richmond X Man by John Richmond delivers a punchy aromatic fougere built around crisp citrus and earthy woods. The first spray releases a sharp flash of lemon and bergamot sharpened by black pepper and ozonic violet leaf. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into smooth lavender and ju…

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Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

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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, Richmond X Man or Zero Black?

Richmond X Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Richmond X Man is rated 3.65/5 from 52 votes; Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Richmond X Man for a lavender and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Richmond X Man or Zero Black?

They last about the same: Zero Black 70/100, Richmond X Man 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Richmond X Man or Zero Black?

Richmond X Man projects furthest (Richmond X Man 57/100, Zero Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Richmond X Man and Zero Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Richmond X Man or Zero Black better for summer or winter?

Richmond X Man suits daytime wear; Zero Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Richmond X Man and Zero Black?

Richmond X Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli. Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.