Fragrance comparison

Segno vs VSOP Elite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Segno

Pininfarina

4.502 votes

Rank #56,265 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #74,629 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Segno takes 3 of 4 categories.

Segno
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
VSOP Elite
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Segno3/4

VSOP Elite1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Segno
Sillage & projection: Segno
Value for money: VSOP Elite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Segno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SegnoPininfarina

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevitySegno

SillageSegno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVSOP EliteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPineappleBergamotRoseApple

Heart

JuniperBirchJasminePatchouli

Base

MuskOakmossAmberVanilla

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

Amberoak mossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day83

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSegnoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Segno by Pininfarina offers a crisp, daily-wear option for men seeking a clean, dry, aromatic profile. It merges sharp black currant and pineapple top notes with an herbaceous juniper and birch heart. The base settles into a quiet, clean musk that sits close to the skin, making it highly suitable for professional offi…

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VSOP Elite by Sergio Nero is a woody chypre that opens with crisp apple and black currant. As it settles, a prominent birch note provides a smoky, masculine character, supported by moss and amber. It is an accessible choice for men who prefer earthy, classic structures for daily wear in temperate weather.

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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, Segno or VSOP Elite?

Segno takes 3 of 4 categories. Segno is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Segno for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Segno or VSOP Elite?

Segno lasts longest (Segno 64/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Segno or VSOP Elite?

Segno projects furthest (Segno 54/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Segno and VSOP Elite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Segno or VSOP Elite better for summer or winter?

Segno suits evening wear; VSOP Elite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Segno and VSOP Elite?

Segno has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Juniper, Birch, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Vanilla. VSOP Elite has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, oak moss, Musk and Vanilla.