Fragrance comparison

H21 vs Venice

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

H21

Bepolar

3.4535 votes

Rank #14,661 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Venice

Armaf

4.258 votes

Rank #32,979 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H21 takes 3 of 4 categories.

H21
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Venice
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

H213/4

Venice1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H21
Sillage & projection: H21
Value for money: Venice
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H21Bepolar

VeniceArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityH21

SillageH21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

rose84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMuskVetiver

Heart

Carnation

Base

Black CurrantSandalwood

Top

RaspberryRoseGardeniaJasmine

Heart

VanillaPink PepperBlack Currant

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk, Vetiver and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,661

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#32,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerH21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H21 by Bepolar is a woody aromatic creation from 2019 that blends bright rose and musk with an earthy vetiver base. It offers a clean, woody profile that feels versatile for daily wear. This scent maintains a crisp character on the skin, leaning toward those who appreciate subtle, refined woodiness in their everyday f…

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Venice by Armaf reads as a warm floral with a fruity rose opening, soft vanilla in the heart, and a woody musky base. It opens a little sharp for some wearers, then settles into a smoother, sweeter style that feels easy to wear. This is the kind of scent that usually suits cooler months, everyday use, and anyone who w…

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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, H21 or Venice?

H21 takes 3 of 4 categories. H21 is rated 3.45/5 from 35 votes; Venice is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose H21 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Venice for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, H21 or Venice?

H21 lasts longest (H21 78/100, Venice 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H21 or Venice?

H21 projects furthest (H21 69/100, Venice 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H21 and Venice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Vetiver and Black Currant.

Is H21 or Venice better for summer or winter?

H21 suits day or night wear; Venice suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H21 and Venice?

H21 has top notes of Rose, Musk and Vetiver, heart notes of Carnation, a base of Black Currant and Sandalwood. Venice has top notes of Raspberry, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.