Fragrance comparison

Divine vs Venisia

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Divine

Venezia 1920

4.176 votes

Rank #54,683 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Venisia

Johan B

4.001 votes

Rank #48,160 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venisia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Divine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Venisia
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Divine2/5

Venisia3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivineVenezia 1920

VenisiaJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVenisia

SillageDivine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVenisiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

marine77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMoss

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCarawayLilyYlang-YlangOrchid

Base6-8 hrs

AmberMossPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanPatchouliVanilla

Category winnerDivineLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,683

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVenisiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divine by Venezia 1920 takes the traditional warm vanilla formula and drops it straight onto a sunlit Mediterranean coastline. The first spritz delivers sharp mandarin orange and crisp bergamot, backed by a hint of tropical ylang-ylang. Give it ten minutes. A distinct wave of salty sea notes cuts across velvety garden…

Reviews →

Johan B Venisia is a floral woody amber fragrance that focuses on dry sophistication rather than sugary sweetness. The scent opens with a lively blend of tart black currant, bitter mandarin orange, and dry saffron spice. As the opening settles, an expansive floral heart takes shape, weaving together jasmine, white lil…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Divine or Venisia?

Venisia takes 3 of 5 categories. Divine is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Venisia is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Divine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Venisia for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Divine or Venisia?

Venisia lasts longest (Venisia 80/100, Divine 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divine or Venisia?

Divine projects furthest (Divine 63/100, Venisia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divine and Venisia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Divine or Venisia better for summer or winter?

Divine suits daytime wear; Venisia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divine and Venisia?

Divine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Sea Notes and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Moss. Venisia has top notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Caraway and Lily, a base of Amber, Moss, Palisander Rosewood and Tonka Bean.