Fragrance comparison

Vodka Blackcurrant vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vodka Blackcurrant

Paris Elysees

3.5030 votes

Rank #52,524 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #25,259 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Blackcurrant takes 4 of 6 categories.

Vodka Blackcurrant
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vodka Blackcurrant4/6

DX 77 Man2/6

Ratings & consensus: Vodka Blackcurrant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vodka Blackcurrant
Sillage & projection: Vodka Blackcurrant
Value for money: DX 77 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vodka Blackcurrant
Fragranxe ranking: DX 77 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka BlackcurrantParis Elysees

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

Category winnerVodka BlackcurrantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityVodka Blackcurrant

SillageVodka Blackcurrant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDX 77 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

cinnamon70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinammonGeraniumCarnationApple

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

CitrusesCardamon

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverCedarOlive TreeAmber

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerVodka BlackcurrantLongest dry-down: 3 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer14

Fall79

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDX 77 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Blackcurrant by Paris Elysees is a warm spicy and woody fragrance for men that surprises many buyers with its actual scent profile. Despite the fruity bottle name, this composition centers on a crisp apple note blended with sharp cinnamon, floral geranium, and clove-like carnation at the top. The heart introduce…

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DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vodka Blackcurrant or DX 77 Man?

Vodka Blackcurrant takes 4 of 6 categories. Vodka Blackcurrant is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Vodka Blackcurrant for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Blackcurrant or DX 77 Man?

Vodka Blackcurrant lasts longest (Vodka Blackcurrant 62/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Blackcurrant or DX 77 Man?

Vodka Blackcurrant projects furthest (Vodka Blackcurrant 65/100, DX 77 Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Blackcurrant and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Apple, Citruses and Vetiver.

Is Vodka Blackcurrant or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

Vodka Blackcurrant suits evening wear; DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Blackcurrant and DX 77 Man?

Vodka Blackcurrant has top notes of Cinammon, Geranium, Carnation and Apple, heart notes of Citruses and Cardamon, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Olive Tree and Amber. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.