Jean Pascal vs VSOP Elite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jean Pascal takes 4 of 4 categories.
Jean PascalChoose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
VSOP EliteChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Jean Pascal4/4
VSOP Elite0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jean Pascal
- Sillage & projection
- Jean Pascal
- Value for money
- Jean Pascal
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jean Pascal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jean PascalJean PascalVSOP EliteSergio NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
2.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
51 votes
20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
60%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJean Pascal
SillageJean Pascal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJean PascalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
mossy92%
white floral84%
earthy77%
green69%
lavender61%
woody100%
amber92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, mossy and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SpicesPineappleGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
JasmineLavender
Base
oak mossWoodsy NotesAmberMusk
Top
Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple
Heart
BirchPatchouliJasmineRose
Base
Amberoak mossMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Jasmine and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer18
Fall64
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,311
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#73,770
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJean PascalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJean Pascal is an aromatic fougere that brings a dry, mossy texture to masculine wardrobes. Opening with a blend of green notes and bergamot, the composition shifts into a lavender heart before settling onto a heavy oakmoss base. It wears exceptionally well in crisp autumn weather, suiting formal daytime settings wher…
Reviews →VSOP Elite by Sergio Nero is a woody chypre that opens with crisp apple and black currant. As it settles, a prominent birch note provides a smoky, masculine character, supported by moss and amber. It is an accessible choice for men who prefer earthy, classic structures for daily wear in temperate weather.
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, Jean Pascal or VSOP Elite?
Jean Pascal takes 4 of 4 categories. Jean Pascal is rated 4.22/5 from 51 votes; VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Jean Pascal for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Jean Pascal or VSOP Elite?
Jean Pascal lasts longest (Jean Pascal 83/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jean Pascal or VSOP Elite?
Jean Pascal projects furthest (Jean Pascal 75/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jean Pascal and VSOP Elite smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Jasmine and oak moss.
Is Jean Pascal or VSOP Elite better for summer or winter?
Jean Pascal suits evening wear; VSOP Elite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jean Pascal and VSOP Elite?
Jean Pascal has top notes of Spices, Pineapple, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk. VSOP Elite has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, oak moss, Musk and Vanilla.
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