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    Side by side

    Black vs. Pop pour Homme

    Black by Rocco Barocco bottle

    Black

    Rocco Barocco
    Eau de Toilette2003
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black vs. Pop pour Homme
    BlackPop pour Homme
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20032005
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCristiano CanaliIlias Ermenidis
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black

    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Amber
    Musky
    Ozonic
    Aquatic

    Pop pour Homme

    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Coriander
    Heart
    LotusIncenseCedarNutmegWoody Notes
    Base
    Rosewood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black vs. Pop pour Homme
    BlackPop pour Homme
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The black rose and Alcantara pairing is the move here, unusual enough to stand apart, familiar enough to not require a leap of faith. It's the fragrance for someone who noticed the 33 Stradale before.Black
    Two notes. That's it. And yet the composition has the quiet confidence of someone who doesn't need to explain themselves. Sparse in the best way, no filler, no performance. Wear it and move on.Pop pour Homme