Fragrance comparison

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

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black

Vero Uomo

4.002 votes

Rank #58,034 WoodyAmber

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68%scent match

Closely related

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #59,620 WoodyAmber

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Dusk1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black
Sillage & projection: The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black
Value for money: Dusk
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

DuskOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

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

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityThe Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black

SillageThe Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, amber and fresh 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

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

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

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,620

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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Oakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…

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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 Dusk?

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; Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black lasts longest (The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black 60/100, Dusk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black projects furthest (The Man I Love (Мужчина которого я люблю) Black 75/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Mint and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Dusk has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli.