Calypso vs Vison Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CalypsoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vison NoirChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Calypso2/4
Vison Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vison Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Calypso
- Value for money
- Calypso
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vison Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalypsoExtractVison NoirRobert BeaulieuWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
4.13/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
42%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
115 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVison Noir
SillageCalypso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalypsoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
musky100%
powdery83%
floral65%
sweet48%
lactonic30%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
LilyRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander
Heart
OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender
Base
MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose, Patchouli and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring15
Summer15
Fall91
Winter100
Day28
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…
Reviews →Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…
Reviews →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, Calypso or Vison Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calypso is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Calypso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Calypso or Vison Noir?
Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, Calypso 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calypso or Vison Noir?
Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, Vison Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calypso and Vison Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Patchouli and Vanilla.
Is Calypso or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?
Calypso suits day or night wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calypso and Vison Noir?
Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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