Fragrance comparison

Asma vs Vesuvius

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Asma

Naseem

3.754 votes

Rank #65,132 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vesuvius

Pompeii

5.002 votes

Rank #47,768 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vesuvius takes 3 of 4 categories.

Asma
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vesuvius
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Asma1/4

Vesuvius3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vesuvius
Sillage & projection: Vesuvius
Value for money: Asma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vesuvius

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AsmaNaseem

VesuviusPompeii

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVesuvius

SillageVesuvius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAsmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fruity61%

smoky100%

amber90%

leather80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, smoky and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseRaspberryRose

Heart

BirchAmberwoodLeather

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Saffron

Top

BirchIncenseSaffron

Heart

AmberwoodRoseGeranium

Base

OudRaspberryBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Raspberry, Rose and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVesuviusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asma opens with smoky incense, tart raspberry and a touch of rose, then settles into a darker leather and amberwood core. The dry-down leans oud, saffron and warm spice, giving it a dense, slightly sweet Middle Eastern style. It reads more evening-friendly than casual, and the balance of smoke, leather and fruit may s…

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Vesuvius by Pompeii opens with dark birch, tarry incense, and warm saffron before settling into a deep heart of amberwood and smoky oud. A quiet streak of tart raspberry and dry geranium cuts through the ash, giving the dark leather profile a sharp, modern edge. It wears best during crisp autumn evenings and freezing …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Asma or Vesuvius?

Vesuvius takes 3 of 4 categories. Asma is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Vesuvius is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Asma for a oud and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vesuvius for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Asma or Vesuvius?

Vesuvius lasts longest (Vesuvius 100/100, Asma 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asma or Vesuvius?

Vesuvius projects furthest (Vesuvius 88/100, Asma 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asma and Vesuvius smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and leather accords. Common notes include Incense, Raspberry, Rose and Birch.

Is Asma or Vesuvius better for summer or winter?

Asma suits evening wear; Vesuvius suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asma and Vesuvius?

Asma has top notes of Incense, Raspberry and Rose, heart notes of Birch, Amberwood and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron. Vesuvius has top notes of Birch, Incense and Saffron, heart notes of Amberwood, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oud, Raspberry, Benzoin and Musk.