Fragrance comparison

Neptune vs Velvet Vendetta

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Neptune

Sister's Aroma

3.504 votes

Rank #22,550 SmokyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velvet Vendetta

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.9783 votes

Rank #8,930 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Vendetta takes 4 of 4 categories.

Neptune
Choose it for a smoky and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velvet Vendetta
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Neptune0/4

Velvet Vendetta4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeptuneSister's Aroma

Velvet VendettaSarah Baker Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.97/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 17%Had 1%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Vendetta

SillageVelvet Vendetta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value61

Category winnerVelvet VendettaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

tobacco88%

warm spicy77%

sweet65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

smoky92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

tobacco69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both smoky, tobacco and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Burnt SugargunpowderBourbon WhiskeyTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SmokeDried FruitsPink PepperNutmeg

Heart

VanillaBourbon WhiskeyOlive

Base

TobaccoBlack Vanilla HuskResinsWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBourbon Whiskey and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring47

Summer27

Fall100

Winter93

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men32

Unisex52

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,930

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVelvet VendettaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neptune leans dark, smoky and slightly boozy, with burnt sugar softening the edges of gunpowder, tobacco and bourbon whiskey. It reads more like a statement scent than an everyday freshie. On skin, it is likely to suit wearers who enjoy dry smoke, warm spice and a sweet charred finish. Sample first if you are sensiti…

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Velvet Vendetta is a smoky, boozy vanilla with a tougher edge than the name suggests. It opens with pepper, dried fruit and liquor warmth, then settles into resin, tobacco and dark vanilla, with just enough sweetness to keep it plush rather than harsh. This leans unisex and slightly rugged in character. Sample first i…

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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, Neptune or Velvet Vendetta?

Velvet Vendetta takes 4 of 4 categories. Neptune is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Velvet Vendetta is rated 3.97/5 from 83 votes. Choose Neptune for a smoky and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velvet Vendetta for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Neptune or Velvet Vendetta?

Velvet Vendetta lasts longest (Velvet Vendetta 78/100, Neptune 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neptune or Velvet Vendetta?

Velvet Vendetta projects furthest (Velvet Vendetta 66/100, Neptune 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neptune and Velvet Vendetta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, tobacco and woody accords. Common notes include Bourbon Whiskey and Tobacco.

Is Neptune or Velvet Vendetta better for summer or winter?

Neptune suits evening wear; Velvet Vendetta suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neptune and Velvet Vendetta?

Neptune features Burnt Sugar, gunpowder, Bourbon Whiskey and Tobacco. Velvet Vendetta has top notes of Smoke, Dried Fruits, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Vanilla, Bourbon Whiskey and Olive, a base of Tobacco, Black Vanilla Husk, Resins and Woody Notes.