Fragrance comparison

Surhomme Noir vs Flabbergast

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Surhomme Noir

Parfums de Nietzsche

3.577 votes

Rank #55,634 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Flabbergast

Odyssey

3.7230 votes

Rank #20,768 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flabbergast takes 4 of 4 categories.

Surhomme Noir
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flabbergast
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Surhomme Noir0/4

Flabbergast4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Surhomme NoirParfums de Nietzsche

FlabbergastOdyssey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

3.72/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%

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

67%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFlabbergast

SillageFlabbergast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFlabbergastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

violet69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cacao84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

vanilla61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Dark ChocolateBrandyCaramel

Heart

Cacao PodVanillaPatchouli

Base

VetiverOakAmber

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

Spring33

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

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

Men13

Unisex81

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,634

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFlabbergastHigher 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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Flabbergast by Odyssey leans into a rich, edible profile centered on dark chocolate and brandy. It offers a warm, gourmand experience that feels approachable for daily wear during cooler months. This scent bridges the gap between indulgent dessert notes and a structured woody base, making it a versatile choice for any…

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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 Flabbergast?

Flabbergast takes 4 of 4 categories. Surhomme Noir is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Flabbergast is rated 3.72/5 from 30 votes. Choose Surhomme Noir for a iris and earthy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flabbergast for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Surhomme Noir or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast lasts longest (Flabbergast 78/100, Surhomme Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Surhomme Noir or Flabbergast?

Flabbergast projects furthest (Flabbergast 67/100, Surhomme Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Surhomme Noir and Flabbergast smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Surhomme Noir or Flabbergast better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Surhomme Noir and Flabbergast?

Surhomme Noir features Black Iris, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Vetiver and Amber. Flabbergast has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Brandy and Caramel, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Oak and Amber.