Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Usher VIP

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 239 ratings analysed

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #46,631 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Usher VIP

Usher

3.69226 votes

Rank #13,078 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Usher VIP takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Usher VIP
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ramsés II2/5

Usher VIP3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Usher VIPUsher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

3.69/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

Category winnerRamsés IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageUsher VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value62

Category winnerUsher VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

leather92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

KumquatBergamotTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronViolet LeafNutmegLotus

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeWoodsy NotesOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Woodsy Notes and Saffron. Durations are only published for Usher VIP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring54

Summer49

Fall100

Winter51

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerUsher VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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Usher VIP by Usher is an easygoing woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus fruits and supple suede. It opens with an energetic burst of tart kumquat, sunny tangerine, and sharp bergamot that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals cool violet leaf, wate…

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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, Ramsés II or Usher VIP?

Usher VIP takes 3 of 5 categories. Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Usher VIP is rated 3.69/5 from 226 votes. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Usher VIP for a citrus and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramsés II or Usher VIP?

They last about the same: Ramsés II 65/100, Usher VIP 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ramsés II or Usher VIP?

Usher VIP projects furthest (Usher VIP 53/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramsés II and Usher VIP smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Woodsy Notes and Saffron.

Is Ramsés II or Usher VIP better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear; Usher VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Usher VIP?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. Usher VIP has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Lotus, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Vetiver.