Fragrance comparison

Norell II vs Венус (Venus)

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Norell II

Norell

4.502 votes

Rank #49,679 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Венус (Venus)

Alen Mak

1.001 votes

Rank #76,654 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Norell II takes 1 of 1 categories.

Norell II
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Венус (Venus)
Choose it for a rose and floral character.

Norell II1/1

Венус (Venus)0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Norell IINorell

Венус (Venus)Alen Mak

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

rose100%

floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

herbal30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotMintCoriander

Heart

MarigoldBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineSpicesFloral NotesTuberose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherMuskAmberVanilla

Notes

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Geranium and Floral Notes. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#76,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNorell IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Norell II opens with a sharp flash of green galbanum, crisp bergamot, and soapy aldehydes. As the initial fizz clears, marigold and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle civet. Built for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter air, it fits formal dinners or quiet nights when you wa…

Reviews →

Venus by Alen Mak is a rose-led floral built around Bulgarian rose, geranium, and a soft blur of floral notes. On skin it is likely to read as a classic, slightly green rose with a fresh spicy, aromatic edge, more garden rose than sugary rose. Because there is very little wear feedback available, it is best approached…

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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, Norell II or Венус (Venus)?

Norell II takes 1 of 1 categories. Norell II is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Венус (Venus) is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Norell II for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Венус (Venus) for a rose and floral character.

Do Norell II and Венус (Venus) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Floral Notes.

Is Norell II or Венус (Venus) better for summer or winter?

Norell II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Norell II and Венус (Venus)?

Norell II has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marigold, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Венус (Venus) features Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Floral Notes.