Fragrance comparison

Ilía Secreto vs Venera

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,986 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ilía Secreto

Natura

4.221,983 votes

Rank #24,236 FruitySweet

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Venera

Champagne

4.673 votes

Rank #51,047 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilía Secreto takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ilía Secreto
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Venera
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ilía Secreto3/4

Venera1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ilía SecretoNatura

VeneraChampagne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 1,983 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,983 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityVenera

SillageIlía Secreto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIlía SecretoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

white floral65%

coffee56%

floral100%

fruity86%

fresh72%

sweet58%

citrus44%

green30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapesPlumPearMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

Tonka BeanCoffeeSandalwoodCedarIshpink, Ocotea Quixos

Top20-30 mins

FreesiaGreen ApplePeonyPear

Heart2-4 hrs

KumquatOrchidAmmophilaIrisWhite LilyMandarin OrangeHoneyGrapes

Base6-8 hrs

CaramelAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapes, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orchid. Durations are only published for Venera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,236

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIlía SecretoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ilía Secreto by Natura opens with a bold, sweet burst of plum and grape that immediately sets a festive tone. It settles into a creamy base of coffee and tonka bean, offering a warm, gourmand feel suitable for evening wear. This fragrance thrives in colder weather, providing a comforting, sensual presence that lingers…

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Venera by Champagne delivers an immediate splash of tart green apple and chilled pear. Crisp freesia cuts through the initial fruit mist within seconds. The opening is bright and unapologetic. Then, a lush garden of white lily, purple lilac, and honeyed orchid expands across the skin to create a fresh citrus floral pe…

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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, Ilía Secreto or Venera?

Ilía Secreto takes 3 of 4 categories. Ilía Secreto is rated 4.22/5 from 1,983 votes; Venera is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ilía Secreto for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Venera for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilía Secreto or Venera?

Venera lasts longest (Venera 75/100, Ilía Secreto 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilía Secreto or Venera?

Ilía Secreto projects furthest (Ilía Secreto 66/100, Venera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilía Secreto and Venera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapes, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orchid.

Is Ilía Secreto or Venera better for summer or winter?

Venera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilía Secreto and Venera?

Ilía Secreto has top notes of Grapes, Plum, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Sandalwood and Cedar. Venera has top notes of Freesia, Green Apple, Peony and Pear, heart notes of Kumquat, Orchid, Ammophila and Iris, a base of Caramel, Amber and Tonka Bean.