Fragrance comparison

Rafi vs Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Rafi

Asgharali

—0 votes

Rank #74,761 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum

Wally

4.504 votes

Rank #40,232 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Rafi
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rafi1/2

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Rafi
Value for money: Not scored
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

RafiAsgharali

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

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

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRafi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeCinnamonNutmegCardamomGreen Notes

Heart

PineapplePlumSandalwoodPatchouliCedarFloral Notes

Base

MossAmberLeather

Top

Star AniseGrapefruitBergamotCardamomClovesLemonWild Berries

Heart

Black PepperViolet LeafCinnamonMagnoliaJasmineNutmegRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVero Toscano Nero Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rafi opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and mandarin, quickly warmed by cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. As it settles, pineapple and plum add sweetness over woods, patchouli and a mossy leather base. It reads as a sharp, fruity chypre with a classic masculine structure. If you like citrus up top bu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which projects more, Rafi or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

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

Do Rafi and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Cinnamon.

Is Rafi or Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rafi and Vero Toscano Nero Eau de Parfum?

Rafi has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Plum, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Moss, Amber and Leather. 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.