Fragrance comparison

Noir vs VSOP Elite

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

4 wins

Noir

Adnan B.

3.92101 votes

Rank #25,701 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #73,770 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VSOP Elite
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Noir4/4

VSOP Elite0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoirAdnan B.

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

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 hate

42%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

90 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityNoir

SillageNoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

smoky69%

oud61%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePink Pepper

Heart

BirchPatchouliRose

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberVanilla

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

Amberoak mossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer83

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night60

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#73,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noir by Adnan B. is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Birch, Patchouli and Rose; base notes are Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vanilla.

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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.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Noir or VSOP Elite?

Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Noir is rated 3.92/5 from 101 votes; VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Noir or VSOP Elite?

Noir lasts longest (Noir 69/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir or VSOP Elite?

Noir projects furthest (Noir 66/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noir and VSOP Elite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Birch.

Is Noir or VSOP Elite better for summer or winter?

Noir suits daytime wear; VSOP Elite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noir and VSOP Elite?

Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vanilla. 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.