Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Vento di Eros

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,063 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Vento di Eros

I Profumi di Firenze

4.003 votes

Rank #59,510 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vento di Eros
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aromatics in Black3/5

Vento di Eros2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aromatics in Black
Sillage & projection: Aromatics in Black
Value for money: Vento di Eros
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vento di Eros
Fragranxe ranking: Aromatics in Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

Vento di ErosI Profumi di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,060 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAromatics in Black

SillageAromatics in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVento di ErosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineOsmanthusNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrhhTonka BeanVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnationGeraniumNutmegRoseLavenderPepperCinnamon

Base6-8 hrs

MuskPatchouliVanillaVetiverMyrhhBenzoin

Category winnerVento di ErosLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day81

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics in BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in Black by Clinique is an amber floral eau de parfum built around a resinous base and lush white florals. The scent opens with bright pink grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a dark plum tree accord that feels juicy rather than syrupy. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, osmanthus, and crisp neroli form a vel…

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Vento di Eros by I Profumi di Firenze opens with a sharp flash of bitter orange, lemon, and bergamot peel that cuts clean through morning air. Within twenty minutes, the bright Italian citrus gives way to an opulent, spice-dusted heart of carnation, clove-like nutmeg, and creamy jasmine petals. It feels like an old-wo…

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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 is better, Aromatics in Black or Vento di Eros?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Vento di Eros is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vento di Eros for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Vento di Eros?

Aromatics in Black lasts longest (Aromatics in Black 62/100, Vento di Eros 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Vento di Eros?

Projection is very close: Aromatics in Black 60/100, Vento di Eros 58/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatics in Black and Vento di Eros smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Myrhh and Vetiver.

Is Aromatics in Black or Vento di Eros better for summer or winter?

Aromatics in Black suits evening wear; Vento di Eros suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Vento di Eros?

Aromatics in Black has top notes of Plum Tree, Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli, a base of Myrhh, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Vento di Eros has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.