Fragrance comparison

Amber Potion vs VSOP Black

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amber Potion

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,672 WoodyAmber

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70%scent match

Closely related

VSOP Black

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #67,431 AmberViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Potion takes 2 of 4 categories.

Amber Potion
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
VSOP Black
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Amber Potion2/4

VSOP Black1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Amber Potion
Value for money: VSOP Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Potion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber PotionThe Dua Brand

VSOP BlackSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmber Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVSOP BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

whiskey77%

citrus69%

violet61%

amber100%

violet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeRed AppleLabdanumVanillaLeatherWhiskeyVioletAmberOak

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red AppleMandarin

Heart

VioletLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaOak

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Labdanum, Vanilla and Leather. Durations are only published for Amber Potion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber PotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Amber Potion opens with an unmistakable splash of crisp red apple and boozy whiskey. It hits the air with serious weight. Within minutes, the fruity sharpness backs off, letting a warm labdanum core and dark leather take center stage. You smell toasted oak barrels alongside sweet bourbon. A soft ribbon o…

Reviews →

VSOP Black by Sergio Nero is a woody fragrance that leans into a blend of crisp red apple and violet. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct profile for the modern man who prefers subtle, skin-scent performance during daily wear. This composition relies on a classic structure of citrus and leather to provide a steady …

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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 lasts longer, Amber Potion or VSOP Black?

They last about the same: Amber Potion 60/100, VSOP Black 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amber Potion or VSOP Black?

Amber Potion projects furthest (Amber Potion 75/100, VSOP Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Potion and VSOP Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Labdanum, Vanilla and Leather.

Is Amber Potion or VSOP Black better for summer or winter?

Amber Potion suits evening wear; VSOP Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Potion and VSOP Black?

Amber Potion features Mandarin Orange, Red Apple, Labdanum, Vanilla and Leather. VSOP Black has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Oak.