Fragrance comparison

Surhomme Noir vs Black Nut

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Surhomme Noir

Parfums de Nietzsche

3.577 votes

Rank #55,634 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Black Nut

For Or To

3.002 votes

Rank #66,262 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surhomme Noir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Surhomme Noir
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Nut
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Surhomme Noir2/3

Black Nut1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surhomme NoirParfums de Nietzsche

Black NutFor Or To

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 11%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySurhomme Noir

SillageBlack Nut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

violet69%

leather61%

woody100%

earthy90%

amber80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

nutty50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black IrisDark ChocolateLeatherVetiverAmberPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VetiverWalnutAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)Pink PepperOakmossPatchouliDark ChocolateTobaccoClovesAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Surhomme Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day32

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,634

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,262

PerfumerOleg Razygrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSurhomme NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Surhomme Noir by Parfums de Nietzsche takes a bold, shadowed approach to modern leather. The first three minutes hit with a sharp solvent lift before settling into dense, bitter dark chocolate and dry black iris. It feels thick on the skin. Earthy patchouli and vetiver soon emerge beneath the floral powder, grounding …

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Black Nut opens with a sharp snap of pink pepper before sinking into raw walnut, dark chocolate, and dense agarwood. Heavy oakmoss and damp patchouli anchor the base, giving off a dark woodsy aroma built for crisp autumn nights. It settles into a salty ambergris and clove skin scent that lingers quietly through cold a…

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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, Surhomme Noir or Black Nut?

Surhomme Noir takes 2 of 3 categories. Surhomme Noir is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Black Nut is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Surhomme Noir for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Nut for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Surhomme Noir or Black Nut?

Surhomme Noir lasts longest (Surhomme Noir 68/100, Black Nut 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surhomme Noir or Black Nut?

Black Nut projects furthest (Black Nut 63/100, Surhomme Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surhomme Noir and Black Nut smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Surhomme Noir or Black Nut better for summer or winter?

Surhomme Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Surhomme Noir and Black Nut?

Surhomme Noir features Black Iris, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Vetiver and Amber. Black Nut features Vetiver, Walnut, Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud) and Pink Pepper.