Inoui vs Secret De Venus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Inoui takes 5 of 7 categories.
InouiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Secret De VenusChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Inoui5/7
Secret De Venus2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Inoui
- Community sentiment
- Inoui
- Longevity
- Inoui
- Sillage & projection
- Inoui
- Value for money
- Secret De Venus
- Versatility
- Inoui
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Secret De Venus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InouiShiseidoSecret De VenusWeilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.54/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 123 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
Category winnerInouiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
39%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
123 votes
Category winnerInouiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInoui
SillageInoui
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSecret De VenusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
green84%
mossy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum
Heart
PineFreesiaThymeJasmine
Base
oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta
Top
PeachLavenderBergamotAmalfi LemonCassisGrapefruit
Heart
GardeniaFreesiaJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Peach, Freesia and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer53
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night54
Spring41
Summer30
Fall100
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerInouiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,214
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,916
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerSecret De VenusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…
Reviews →Secret De Venus by Weil opens with an unexpected spark of lavender and bright grapefruit, a brisk introduction that quickly softens on the skin. As the initial citrus sparkle subsides, the heart reveals a rich gardenia and sweet peach melody, lending a dense, velvety texture. It eventually settles into a warm base of …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Inoui or Secret De Venus?
Inoui takes 5 of 7 categories. Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes; Secret De Venus is rated 4.05/5 from 123 votes. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Secret De Venus for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Inoui or Secret De Venus?
Inoui lasts longest (Inoui 73/100, Secret De Venus 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Inoui or Secret De Venus?
Inoui projects furthest (Inoui 65/100, Secret De Venus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Inoui and Secret De Venus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Peach, Freesia and Jasmine.
Is Inoui or Secret De Venus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Inoui is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret De Venus is the stronger pick. Inoui suits daytime wear; Secret De Venus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Inoui and Secret De Venus?
Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta. Secret De Venus has top notes of Peach, Lavender, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.
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