Fragrance comparison

Shu Uemura 029 vs Vertigo Milano

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Shu Uemura 029

Shu Uemura

2.502 votes

Rank #67,325 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 3 categories.

Shu Uemura 029
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shu Uemura 0291/3

Vertigo Milano2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vertigo Milano
Sillage & projection: Shu Uemura 029
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vertigo Milano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shu Uemura 029Shu Uemura

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 30%Want 70%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVertigo Milano

SillageShu Uemura 029

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

woody74%

citrus65%

white floral56%

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryTarragonTangerine

Heart

GeraniumJasmineRosePitosporumYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossCedarSagePatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Tangerine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,325

PerfumerDaniel Maurel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVertigo MilanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shu Uemura 029 opens with a crisp, herbal snap of artemisia, lavender, and lemon. This clean, aromatic start feels like stepping into a cold morning air, brisk and immediate. As the scent warms on your skin, the green sharpness settles into a quiet floral heart of geranium and jasmine, which keeps the composition from…

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Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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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, Shu Uemura 029 or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 3 categories. Shu Uemura 029 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Shu Uemura 029 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shu Uemura 029 or Vertigo Milano?

Vertigo Milano lasts longest (Vertigo Milano 70/100, Shu Uemura 029 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shu Uemura 029 or Vertigo Milano?

Shu Uemura 029 projects furthest (Shu Uemura 029 75/100, Vertigo Milano 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shu Uemura 029 and Vertigo Milano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Tangerine and Cedar.

Is Shu Uemura 029 or Vertigo Milano better for summer or winter?

Shu Uemura 029 suits daytime wear; Vertigo Milano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shu Uemura 029 and Vertigo Milano?

Shu Uemura 029 has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Pitosporum, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sage and Patchouli. Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.