Man
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
Man vs. Gold in Black
Is Man better than Gold in Black?
Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Violet LeafCypressTonka BeanMandarin OrangeNutmeg
fresh spicycitrusozonicwoodyamberaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Man and Gold in Black?
| Man | Gold in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1999 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | Karine Dubreuil-Sereni |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Man and Gold in Black smell?
Man
Coffee
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Sweet
Musky
Lavender
Citrus
Honey
Gold in Black
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Ozonic
Herbal
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Man and Gold in Black share?
Top
Violet LeafPearLavenderLotusMandarin OrangeGreen NotesRosemaryBergamot
Elemi ResinArtemisiaCuminMandarin Orange
Heart
Bay LeafMuskCashmere WoodNutmegJasmineLily of the ValleyIncenseRaspberryMint
Violet LeafGeraniumNutmegGinger
Base
HoneyCypressCoffeeTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodAmberPatchouliSandalwood
VetiverCypressTonka BeanCedarwoodLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Man or Gold in Black?
| Man | Gold in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Man and Gold in Black?
Some fragrances want to own the room. This one wants to sit in it. The coffee-vanilla-lavender trio is unabashedly warm, a choice, not an accident. It doesn't compete for attention. It waits for it.Man
Gold in Black isn't for room-filling presence. It's for the close encounter. The cumin-spice opening shifts to vetiver-tonka warmth. Moderate projection, intimate payoff.Gold in Black
The hunt
Where to buy Man and Gold in Black
| Man | Gold in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $32.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $26.97ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $20.95fragranceshop | — |
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