Black Metal Man
John RichmondEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Black Metal Man vs. California Dream
Is Black Metal Man better than California Dream?
Black Metal Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
powderycitrus
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The essentials
What's different between Black Metal Man and California Dream?
| Black Metal Man | California Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mylène Alran | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Black Metal Man and California Dream smell?
Black Metal Man
Violet
Iris
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Leather
Earthy
Woody
Animalic
California Dream
Citrus
Musky
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
Fresh
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Metal Man and California Dream share?
Top
CardamomOrangeBergamot
Mandarin Orange
Heart
IrisVioletRose
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Pear
Base
LeatherAmberPatchouli
Benzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
OrangeBergamot
Mandarin Orange
Where they fit
When and where do Black Metal Man and California Dream work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Metal Man or California Dream?
| Black Metal Man | California Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Black Metal Man and California Dream?
You expect smoke and aggression. Instead you get violet and soft leather. That's the whole point, this fragrance doesn't care what you expected. It's floral-first, warm.Black Metal Man
Cavallier-Belletrud built this as a wearable sunset. It's simple, confident, and knows exactly what it wants to be, a bright citrus-fruity core softened by Musk and resin.California Dream
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