Fragrance comparison

Eau Illuminee vs Vendetta Uomo

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

Eau Illuminee

Parfums DelRae

3.4871 votes

Rank #22,726 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,668 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau Illuminee
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vendetta Uomo
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Illuminee3/7

Vendetta Uomo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Vendetta Uomo
Community sentiment: Vendetta Uomo
Longevity: Eau Illuminee
Sillage & projection: Eau Illuminee
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Eau Illuminee
Note pyramid (duration): Vendetta Uomo
Fragranxe ranking: Vendetta Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau IllumineeParfums DelRae

Vendetta UomoValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerVendetta UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

52%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerVendetta UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEau Illuminee

SillageEau Illuminee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

green83%

lavender74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotBasilGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderOrris

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossLabdanumTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerVendetta UomoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerEau IllumineeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Date 34%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,726

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,668

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Illuminee cuts through the air like chilled herbal tonic. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot rind and crushed garden basil leaves. It awakens your senses instantly. Within ten minutes, clean French lavender and powdery orris root take over the core, smoothing away the raw herbal bite. The ba…

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Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a rich leather and aromatic chypre released in 1991 that bridges crisp barbershop greenery with deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of lemon, fresh basil, and sparkling aldehydes, creating an invigorating clean feel reminiscent of vintage Italian grooming soaps. As t…

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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, Eau Illuminee or Vendetta Uomo?

Vendetta Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau Illuminee is rated 3.48/5 from 71 votes; Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes. Choose Eau Illuminee for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Illuminee or Vendetta Uomo?

Eau Illuminee lasts longest (Eau Illuminee 79/100, Vendetta Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Illuminee or Vendetta Uomo?

Eau Illuminee projects furthest (Eau Illuminee 72/100, Vendetta Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Illuminee and Vendetta Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Green Notes and Oakmoss.

Is Eau Illuminee or Vendetta Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Illuminee is the stronger pick. For winter, Vendetta Uomo is the stronger pick. Eau Illuminee suits daytime wear; Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Illuminee and Vendetta Uomo?

Eau Illuminee has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Vendetta Uomo has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Vetiver, Cinnamon, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Leather.