Fragrance comparison

OR ± Damask vs Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

OR ± Damask

UERMI · 2018

4.2025 votes

Rank #38,675 FloralRose

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Wally

4.504 votes

Rank #36,750 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

OR ± Damask
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

OR ± Damask2/4

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OR ± Damask
Sillage & projection: OR ± Damask
Value for money: Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OR ± DamaskUERMI

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOR ± Damask

SillageOR ± Damask

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMagnoliaPatchouliViolet LeafJasmineLeatherNeroliPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseGrapefruitBergamotCardamomClovesLemonWild Berries

Heart

Black PepperViolet LeafCinnamonMagnoliaJasmineNutmegRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Patchouli and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for OR ± Damask, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night62

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,675

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI OR ± Damask turns the textural contrast of antique woven silk into a bold, wearable study in contrasts. The initial spray delivers a brisk, peppery snap of pink pepper paired with verdant violet leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within minutes, a radiant bouquet of Damask rose and creamy magnolia blooms acr…

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Vero Toscano Nero opens with a sharp burst of star anise, bitter grapefruit, and green cardamom. The opening feels crisp and zesty before dark black pepper and grated nutmeg warm up the middle hours. As the citrus sparkle settles, earthy patchouli and dry cedarwood anchor the dry-down with a quiet forest undertone. So…

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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, OR ± Damask or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. OR ± Damask is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose OR ± Damask for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OR ± Damask or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

OR ± Damask lasts longest (OR ± Damask 75/100, Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OR ± Damask or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

OR ± Damask projects furthest (OR ± Damask 73/100, Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OR ± Damask and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli and Violet Leaf.

Is OR ± Damask or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

OR ± Damask suits daytime wear; Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OR ± Damask and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

OR ± Damask features Rose, Magnolia, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Jasmine. Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum has top notes of Star Anise, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Cinnamon and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cedar.