Fragrance comparison

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black vs Amorous

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black

Vero Uomo

4.002 votes

Rank #58,034 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Amorous

Lui Niche

3.502 votes

Rank #61,724 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amorous
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black3/4

Amorous0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black
Value for money: The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) BlackVero Uomo

AmorousLui Niche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerThe Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitNutmegMint

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLabdanumCedarVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

OlibanumSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitMint

Heart

NutmegGingerJasmine

Base

LabdanumVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Mint and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night88

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 14%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man I Love Black by Vero Uomo delivers a classic woody oriental fougere profile centered on zesty grapefruit, cooling mint, and earthy cedar. You get a sharp citrus burst right away that quickly smooths into warm nutmeg and dry vetiver. The fragrance feels clean, dependable, and instantly familiar on skin. As it s…

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Amorous by Lui Niche is a woody aromatic scent that feels built for daytime office wear. It opens with a crisp grapefruit and mint pairing that cuts through the heat. The heart adds a touch of warm nutmeg and ginger spice, settling into a grounded vetiver and sandalwood base. It provides a reliable presence for spring…

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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, The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black or Amorous?

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black takes 3 of 4 categories. The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Amorous is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amorous for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black or Amorous?

They last about the same: The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black 60/100, Amorous 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black or Amorous?

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black projects furthest (The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black 75/100, Amorous 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black and Amorous smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Mint and Jasmine.

Is The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black or Amorous better for summer or winter?

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black suits daytime wear; Amorous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black and Amorous?

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Labdanum, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Olibanum, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Amorous has top notes of Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.