Fragrance comparison

Eyes Closed vs Vip Blend Classic

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,682 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eyes Closed

Byredo

3.691,681 votes

Rank #3,268 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Vip Blend Classic

CLASSIC BLEND

5.001 votes

Rank #57,180 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eyes Closed takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eyes Closed
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vip Blend Classic
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Eyes Closed3/4

Vip Blend Classic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eyes Closed
Sillage & projection: Eyes Closed
Value for money: Vip Blend Classic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eyes Closed

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eyes ClosedByredo

Vip Blend ClassicCLASSIC BLEND

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 1,681 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

1,432 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEyes Closed

SillageEyes Closed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVip Blend ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

powdery91%

cinnamon83%

iris74%

earthy65%

woody56%

warm spicy100%

iris88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

earthy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, iris and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonCardamom

Heart

OrrisCarrotGinger

Base

PapyrusPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomOrangeLemonCarrot

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrrisCinnamon

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Orris and Carrot. Durations are only published for Vip Blend Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex66

Women20

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#57,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEyes ClosedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eyes Closed by Byredo presents a dry, spicy composition that prioritizes cinnamon and cardamom over sweetness. This fragrance leans into an earthy, rooty profile, anchored by orris and carrot seed. Designed for those who favor a unique, non-gourmand olfactory experience, it shines in cool autumn air when you want some…

Reviews →

Vip Blend Classic by CLASSIC BLEND is a woody spicy men's fragrance launched in 2025 that pairs sharp citrus and rooty earthiness with a warm, powdery core. The opening delivers a bright contrast where tart lemon and juicy orange run into the cool spice of cardamom and the earthy dryness of carrot. As the initial zest…

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

Monoï et TiaréAdopt ParfumsWINNER vs

See & Be Seen SashaBenefitRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

BalboisBalint ParfumsRUNNER-UP vs

Le Mille e Una NotteSantiago Luxury ParfumWINNER

1 person compared this today

Black MarquinaAurora ScentsRUNNER-UP vs

The BeatBurberryWINNER

1 person compared this today

Hien Le No1VerduuWINNER vs

Lavanda CalmWe PinkRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eyes Closed or Vip Blend Classic?

Eyes Closed takes 3 of 4 categories. Eyes Closed is rated 3.69/5 from 1,681 votes; Vip Blend Classic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eyes Closed for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vip Blend Classic for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eyes Closed or Vip Blend Classic?

Eyes Closed lasts longest (Eyes Closed 69/100, Vip Blend Classic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eyes Closed or Vip Blend Classic?

Eyes Closed projects furthest (Eyes Closed 57/100, Vip Blend Classic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eyes Closed and Vip Blend Classic smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orris and Carrot.

Is Eyes Closed or Vip Blend Classic better for summer or winter?

Vip Blend Classic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eyes Closed and Vip Blend Classic?

Eyes Closed has top notes of Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris, Carrot and Ginger, a base of Papyrus and Patchouli. Vip Blend Classic has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Lemon and Carrot, heart notes of Orris and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedarwood.