Fragrance comparison

Version Black vs Prestigio

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

5 wins

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Prestigio

Tonino Lamborghini

3.38159 votes

Rank #15,903 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Version Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prestigio
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Version Black5/7

Prestigio2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version BlackUlric de Varens

PrestigioTonino Lamborghini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

3.38/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 66%Had 22%Want 12%

Category winnerVersion BlackRating 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

24%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerVersion BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityVersion Black

SillageVersion Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Amalfi LemonNutmegMandarin OrangePineapple

Heart

CinnamonAmberAfrican Orange FlowerViolet

Base

MuskVanilleVirginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Violet. 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

Spring69

Summer55

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Category winnerPrestigioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

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

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#15,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerPrestigioHigher 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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Prestigio is an oriental spicy fragrance for men that opens with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon and juicy pineapple. As it settles, it reveals a heart of cinnamon and violet, grounded by a warm, woody base of vanilla and tonka bean. It is a versatile choice for casual evening wear during the cooler autumn months, off…

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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 Prestigio?

Version Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes; Prestigio is rated 3.38/5 from 159 votes. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prestigio for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Black or Prestigio?

They last about the same: Version Black 55/100, Prestigio 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Version Black or Prestigio?

Version Black projects furthest (Version Black 52/100, Prestigio 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Black and Prestigio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Version Black or Prestigio better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Version Black and Prestigio?

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. Prestigio has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Cinnamon, Amber, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.