Fragrance comparison

Etheria vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

Etheria

Once

3.8329 votes

Rank #45,138 VanillaRose

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24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #12,177 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Etheria
Choose it for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Etheria3/7

Vison Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EtheriaOnce

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

17%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEtheria

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEtheriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

rose92%

fruity84%

amber77%

white floral69%

musky61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantNashi PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseGardeniaOudIncense

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskWoody NotesAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerEtheriaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Etheria by Once opens with a sharp, fruity burst of black currant and crisp nashi pear. As it settles, a dense core of Turkish rose and incense emerges, adding weight and depth. The dry-down relies on a creamy vanilla and tonka base, making it a reliable pick for cooler autumn days or an evening out when you want a ri…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Etheria or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Etheria is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Etheria for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Etheria or Vison Noir?

Etheria lasts longest (Etheria 69/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Etheria or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Etheria 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Etheria and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.

Is Etheria or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Etheria is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Etheria suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Etheria and Vison Noir?

Etheria has top notes of Black Currant, Nashi Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Gardenia, Oud and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woody Notes. 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.