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Nova Noir vs Vittorio Monaco

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vittorio Monaco takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Nova Noir

    Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Vittorio Monaco

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Nova Noir1/4
Vittorio Monaco2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vittorio Monaco
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Vittorio Monaco
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nova Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nova NoirMaison de l'Avenir
Vittorio MonacoRisala Elite
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 20%Had 2%Want 77%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityVittorio Monaco

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value100
Category winnerVittorio MonacoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
woody77%
amber69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
amber69%
fresh61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CinnamonLiquorFruity NotesAppleBergamotLemonLavender
Heart
TonkaEugenolOakJasmineGreen Notes
Base
VanillaSandalwoodPralineAmberLabdanumMuskPatchouliCopaiba balm
Top
Lemon ZestBergamotLavenderCinnamonApple
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyAromatic SpicesOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliVanillaAmberTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Apple, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring40
Summer0
Fall60
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men43
Unisex57
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNova NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nova Noir is a warm, resinous option for cool evenings. It centers on a sweet vanilla base cut with sharp cinnamon and dark boozy top notes. The blend works best during autumn nights when you want an approachable, cozy trail that projects moderately without overpowering a room.

Reviews →

Vittorio Monaco opens with bright lemon zest and bergamot, quickly warmed by cinnamon and softened by apple and lavender. It reads as a fresh spicy oriental with a clean floral lift rather than a heavy resinous style. As it settles, vanilla, tonka, amber and musk give it a smoother, sweeter base. It suits men who want…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nova Noir or Vittorio Monaco?

Vittorio Monaco takes 2 of 4 categories. Nova Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Vittorio Monaco is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nova Noir for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vittorio Monaco for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nova Noir or Vittorio Monaco?

Vittorio Monaco lasts longest (Vittorio Monaco 80/100, Nova Noir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nova Noir or Vittorio Monaco?

Projection is very close: Nova Noir 75/100, Vittorio Monaco 75/100 for sillage.

Do Nova Noir and Vittorio Monaco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Apple, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Nova Noir or Vittorio Monaco better for summer or winter?

Nova Noir suits evening wear; Vittorio Monaco suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nova Noir and Vittorio Monaco?

Nova Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, Liquor, Fruity Notes and Apple, heart notes of Tonka, Eugenol, Oak and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Praline and Amber. Vittorio Monaco has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Aromatic Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka.

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