Fragrance comparison

Version Black vs Homem Zero Grau

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Zero Grau

Natura

4.4831 votes

Rank #29,573 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Zero Grau 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 Zero Grau
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Version Black3/7

Homem Zero Grau4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Zero Grau
Community sentiment: Homem Zero Grau
Longevity: Homem Zero Grau
Sillage & projection: Homem Zero Grau
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 Zero GrauNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

4.48/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 38%Want 34%

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauRating 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

65%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityHomem Zero Grau

SillageHomem Zero Grau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value59

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

LemonNutmegRed AppleGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHyacinth

Base

Iso E SuperMuskPatchouliCedarAmber

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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night27

Category winnerVersion BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

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

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#29,573

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Verônica 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 Zero Grau is a woody aquatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright, crisp blend of citrus and spices. Launched in 2013, it features an opening of lemon, bergamot, and pineapple, supported by a heart of lavender and geranium. It is a sharp, cooling scent ideal for high-heat summer days or intense phys…

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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 Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau takes 4 of 7 categories. Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes; Homem Zero Grau is rated 4.48/5 from 31 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 Zero Grau for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Black or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau lasts longest (Homem Zero Grau 67/100, Version Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Black or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau projects furthest (Homem Zero Grau 60/100, Version Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Black and Homem Zero Grau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Lavender.

Is Version Black or Homem Zero Grau better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Version Black and Homem Zero Grau?

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 Zero Grau has top notes of Lemon, Nutmeg, Red Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.