Fragrance comparison

Fracture vs Source

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fracture

Fuse

4.437 votes

Rank #36,614 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Source

Vallense

3.6411 votes

Rank #45,901 Fresh SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracture takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fracture
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Source
Choose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fracture3/5

Source2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FractureFuse

SourceVallense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySource

SillageSource

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerFractureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber88%

woody77%

fruity65%

warm spicy53%

rose42%

fresh spicy100%

sweet92%

oud84%

green77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CognacRaspberryBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

AmberDamask RoseChypre NotesBalsamic Notes

Base8-10+ hrs

Malaysian OudPralineVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBulgarian RoseMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineOudFrankincenseCypriol

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverGrassBenzoinAmber

Category winnerFractureLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 19%Work 12%

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,614

PerfumerArfan Ramli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,901

PerfumerPia Long

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFractureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fuse Fracture hits your skin with a bold splash of boozy cognac and tart, ripe raspberry. A sharp kick of black pepper keeps the sweet fruit from turning into candy. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol punch fades quickly, making way for warm amber, earthy Damask rose, and rich balsamic sap. As the scent settle…

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Vallense Source opens with a zesty kick of mandarin alongside cracked black pepper before settling into a warm blend of Bulgarian rose, nutty praline, and smoky frankincense. As it develops on skin, smooth oud and resinous benzoin balance the initial sweetness, grounded by earthy green vetiver in the base. It smells l…

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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, Fracture or Source?

Fracture takes 3 of 5 categories. Fracture is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Source is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fracture for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Source for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracture or Source?

Source lasts longest (Source 85/100, Fracture 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracture or Source?

Source projects furthest (Source 75/100, Fracture 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracture and Source smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Amber, Damask Rose and Praline.

Is Fracture or Source better for summer or winter?

Fracture suits evening wear; Source suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracture and Source?

Fracture has top notes of Cognac, Raspberry and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, Damask Rose, Chypre Notes and Balsamic Notes, a base of Malaysian Oud, Praline and Vetiver. Source has top notes of Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Mandarin, heart notes of Praline, Oud, Frankincense and Cypriol, a base of Vetiver, Grass, Benzoin and Amber.