Edge Effects vs Vendetta Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Edge EffectsChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vendetta UomoChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Edge Effects2/4
Vendetta Uomo2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Edge Effects
- Sillage & projection
- Edge Effects
- Value for money
- Vendetta Uomo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vendetta Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Edge EffectsSt. Clair ScentsVendetta UomoValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%
4.30/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate89%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
52%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
205 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEdge Effects
SillageEdge Effects
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVendetta UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood MandarinSandalwoodGeraniumLavenderBigaradeVanillaPetitgrainCoriander
Heart
BergamotPatchouliAldehydesOakmossHyraxLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir
Base
Tomato LeafYlang YlangJasminePeachChampacaDamascone
Top15-30 mins
BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes
Heart2-4 hrs
VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Coriander, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vendetta Uomo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day87
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#40,238
PerfumerDiane St.Clair
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,977
PerfumerEdouard Fléchier
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEdge Effects by St. Clair Scents is a vibrant green fragrance that merges the crisp, herbal punch of a classic barbershop fougere with the rich, mossy depth of a vintage chypre. The scent opens with bright blood mandarin, bitter bigarade, and a sharp burst of fresh garden basil and tarragon. As it warms on your skin, …
Reviews →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…
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, Edge Effects or Vendetta Uomo?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Edge Effects is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes. Choose Edge Effects for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Edge Effects or Vendetta Uomo?
Edge Effects lasts longest (Edge Effects 80/100, Vendetta Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Edge Effects or Vendetta Uomo?
Edge Effects projects furthest (Edge Effects 75/100, Vendetta Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Edge Effects and Vendetta Uomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Coriander, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Edge Effects or Vendetta Uomo better for summer or winter?
Edge Effects suits day or night wear; Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Edge Effects and Vendetta Uomo?
Edge Effects has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender, heart notes of Bergamot, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Oakmoss, a base of Tomato Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Peach. 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.
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