Fragrance comparison

Zero Black vs Richmond X Man

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #64,823 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Richmond X Man

John Richmond

3.6552 votes

Rank #18,668 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Richmond X Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Richmond X Man
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Zero Black1/3

Richmond X Man2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zero Black
Sillage & projection: Richmond X Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Richmond X Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zero BlackRisingWave

Richmond X ManJohn Richmond

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.65/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityZero Black

SillageRichmond X Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPineappleCashmere Wood

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet Leaf and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Richmond X Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring78

Summer28

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRichmond X ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

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Richmond X Man by John Richmond delivers a punchy aromatic fougere built around crisp citrus and earthy woods. The first spray releases a sharp flash of lemon and bergamot sharpened by black pepper and ozonic violet leaf. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into smooth lavender and ju…

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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, Zero Black or Richmond X Man?

Richmond X Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Richmond X Man is rated 3.65/5 from 52 votes. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Richmond X Man for a lavender and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zero Black or Richmond X Man?

They last about the same: Zero Black 70/100, Richmond X Man 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zero Black or Richmond X Man?

Richmond X Man projects furthest (Richmond X Man 57/100, Zero Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zero Black and Richmond X Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet Leaf and Black Pepper.

Is Zero Black or Richmond X Man better for summer or winter?

Zero Black suits day or night wear; Richmond X Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zero Black and Richmond X Man?

Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber. Richmond X Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.