Fragrance comparison

Romantica vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 214 ratings analysed

Romantica

Furla

3.5199 votes

Rank #19,466 FloralFruity

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23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,214 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Romantica
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Romantica2/7

Vison Noir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vison Noir
Community sentiment: Vison Noir
Longevity: Vison Noir
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: Romantica
Versatility: Romantica
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vison Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomanticaFurla

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRomanticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantDavanaCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyJasmineMugane

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Coriander, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Romantica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall58

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerRomanticaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex10

Women86

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 22%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,466

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Romantica opens with a sharp flash of juicy black currant paired with the herbal, wine-like fruitiness of davana and a pinch of dry coriander. Within fifteen minutes, the fruity tang softens into a fresh floral heart dominated by dewy peony and creamy jasmine petals. A modern muguet molecule called Mugane adds a…

Reviews →

Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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, Romantica or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Romantica is rated 3.51/5 from 99 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Romantica for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Romantica or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, Romantica 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romantica or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Romantica 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romantica and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Coriander, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Romantica or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Romantica is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Romantica suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romantica and Vison Noir?

Romantica has top notes of Black Currant, Davana and Coriander, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Mugane, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.