Fragrance comparison

Version Black vs Homem Elemento

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Elemento

Natura

4.5048 votes

Rank #27,174 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Elemento takes 4 of 7 categories.

Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Elemento
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Version Black3/7

Homem Elemento4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Homem ElementoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

4.50/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 30%Had 35%Want 35%

Category winnerHomem ElementoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

60%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerHomem ElementoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHomem Elemento

SillageHomem Elemento

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value86

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

whiskey77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFreesiaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

Top

CardamomItalian LemonLavenderMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

VioletNutmegCedarCashmirwoodDriftwood

Base

WhiskeyTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Lavender. Durations are only published for Version Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVersion BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 12%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,174

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…

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Natura Homem Elemento is a woody, aromatic scent built around a spicy whiskey accord. Launched in 2012, this masculine fragrance blends citrus top notes like Italian lemon with a warm heart of nutmeg and violet. It is a solid pick for cooler evenings, offering a distinctive, approachable profile for men who prefer a b…

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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, Version Black or Homem Elemento?

Homem Elemento takes 4 of 7 categories. Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes; Homem Elemento is rated 4.50/5 from 48 votes. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Elemento for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Version Black or Homem Elemento?

Homem Elemento lasts longest (Homem Elemento 72/100, Version Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Black or Homem Elemento?

Homem Elemento projects furthest (Homem Elemento 66/100, Version Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Black and Homem Elemento smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Lavender.

Is Version Black or Homem Elemento better for summer or winter?

For summer, Version Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Elemento is the stronger pick. Version Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Black and Homem Elemento?

Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood. Homem Elemento has top notes of Cardamom, Italian Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Cedar and Cashmirwood, a base of Whiskey, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.