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Demidoff vs VSOP Deep Blue

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

Updated 8 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Demidoff takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Demidoff

    Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • VSOP Deep Blue

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Demidoff2/4
VSOP Deep Blue1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Demidoff
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
VSOP Deep Blue
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Demidoff

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DemidoffArchitect Demidoff
VSOP Deep BlueSergio Nero
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 33%Had 50%Want 17%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
25%Dislike
38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate34
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityDemidoff

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value75
Category winnerVSOP Deep BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
earthy100%
woody90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
mossy60%
patchouli50%
fresh spicy100%
citrus83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink GrapefruitRed BerriesBergamotLemon
Heart
CardamomMagnoliaJasmineBlack PepperNutmeg
Base
VetiverMossPatchouliVanillaCedar
Top
Pink GrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Black PepperWormwoodLavender
Base
VetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDemidoffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demidoff opens with a tart flash of pink grapefruit and lemon, backed by sour red berries that quickly give way to a dry, spicy center. Cardamom and black pepper push through early, lending a sharp, prickly warmth alongside nutmeg and floral jasmine. As it settles, the scent turns heavy and grounded. Dense vetiver, da…

Reviews →

VSOP Deep Blue by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy fragrance that balances crisp citrus top notes with aromatic herbs and a solid woody base. This 2018 release provides a versatile, everyday profile suitable for office environments or casual wear in mild weather. It remains a straightforward, clean, and masculine scent th…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Demidoff or VSOP Deep Blue?

Demidoff lasts longest (Demidoff 73/100, VSOP Deep Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Demidoff or VSOP Deep Blue?

Projection is very close: Demidoff 50/100, VSOP Deep Blue 50/100 for sillage.

Do Demidoff and VSOP Deep Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Demidoff or VSOP Deep Blue better for summer or winter?

Demidoff suits day or night wear; VSOP Deep Blue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demidoff and VSOP Deep Blue?

Demidoff has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Magnolia, Jasmine and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Patchouli and Vanilla. VSOP Deep Blue has top notes of Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Wormwood and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.

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