Fragrance comparison

simply the best for men vs Immortelle black

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

simply the best for men

Mullium

4.001 votes

Rank #66,511 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Immortelle black

Incarna parfums

4.2839 votes

Rank #17,515 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Immortelle black takes 1 of 1 categories.

simply the best for men
Choose it for a woody and green character.
Immortelle black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

simply the best for men0/1

Immortelle black1/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Immortelle black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

simply the best for menMullium

Immortelle blackIncarna parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

4.28/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

amber83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

herbal69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesWormwoodGreen GrassResinsSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Dried FruitsImmortellePeru BalsamResinsMossGuaiac WoodTolu BalsamGurjan balsamWormwoodCashmeranHayAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWormwood and Resins. Durations are only published for simply the best for men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men11

Unisex79

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,515

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerImmortelle blackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Simply the Best for Men by Mullium is a rugged, outdoorsy woody aromatic blend that avoids sugary modern trends. The first spray delivers a bracing blast of bitter wormwood and freshly mowed green grass. That sharp herbal punch feels brisk and invigorating. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite settles as spicy note…

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Immortelle Black by Incarna Parfums is a bold, dark composition built around the unique, syrupy profile of immortelle. It leans into resinous, herbal, and woody territories, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy challenging, gothic-leaning scents. Ideal for cooler weather, it offers a dense, long-lasting pre…

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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, simply the best for men or Immortelle black?

Immortelle black takes 1 of 1 categories. simply the best for men is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Immortelle black is rated 4.28/5 from 39 votes. Choose simply the best for men for a woody and green character. Choose Immortelle black for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do simply the best for men and Immortelle black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Resins.

Is simply the best for men or Immortelle black better for summer or winter?

Immortelle black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in simply the best for men and Immortelle black?

simply the best for men features Woody Notes, Wormwood, Green Grass, Resins and Spicy Notes. Immortelle black features Dried Fruits, Immortelle, Peru Balsam, Resins and Moss.