Black Gold
ManceraEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Gold vs. Dia Man
Is Black Gold better than Dia Man?
Dia Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberVetiverLeather
woodyaromaticwarm spicyfloral
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 Black Gold and Dia Man?
| Black Gold | Dia Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2017 | 2002 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Jean-Claude Ellena |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Black Gold and Dia Man smell?
Black Gold
Woody
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Violet
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Floral
Dia Man
Woody
Amber
Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Gold and Dia Man share?
Top
LavenderCitrus fruitsOudCinnamonNutmeg
IncenseCardamomLabdanumBitter Orange
Heart
VioletJasmine"JasminePatchouli LeafRoseAquatic Notes
PeonyPlumOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
AmberWhite MuskVetiverWoody NotesLeather
VetiverRosewoodLeatherAmberPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderVioletJasmine"JasmineRose
PeonyOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Woody Notes
Patchouli LeafOudWoody Notes
Rosewood
Spicy Notes
CinnamonNutmeg
Cardamom
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Citric Notes
Citrus fruits
Bitter Orange
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Black Gold and Dia Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Gold or Dia Man?
| Black Gold | Dia Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Gold and Dia Man?
The violet-and-jasmine heart divides the room. Some find it powdery and refined. Others wonder what happened to the leather they signed up for. Here's the thing.Black Gold
The opening is sharp and resins-forward. The florals arrive quietly, almost shy. This is not a statement fragrance. It is the kind of smell someone notices when you are already gone.Dia Man
The hunt
Where to buy Black Gold and Dia Man
| Black Gold | Dia Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | $78.95fragranceshop | — |
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