Fragrance comparison

Overture Man vs Vendetta Uomo

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 2,543 ratings analysed

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #24,794 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,825 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Vendetta Uomo
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Overture Man2/5

Vendetta Uomo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Overture ManAmouage

Vendetta UomoValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerVendetta UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

52%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVendetta UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vendetta Uomo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,794

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,825

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

Reviews →

Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a rich leather and aromatic chypre released in 1991 that bridges crisp barbershop greenery with deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of lemon, fresh basil, and sparkling aldehydes, creating an invigorating clean feel reminiscent of vintage Italian grooming soaps. As t…

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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, Overture Man or Vendetta Uomo?

Vendetta Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories. Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes; Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Overture Man or Vendetta Uomo?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Vendetta Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overture Man or Vendetta Uomo?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Vendetta Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overture Man and Vendetta Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Overture Man or Vendetta Uomo better for summer or winter?

Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overture Man and Vendetta Uomo?

Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather. Vendetta Uomo has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Vetiver, Cinnamon, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Leather.