Fragrance comparison

Stile vs V.S.O.P.

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

Stile

Sergio Tacchini

3.6979 votes

Rank #16,580 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

V.S.O.P.

Mack n Gnosh

4.2339 votes

Rank #21,924 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V.S.O.P. takes 4 of 7 categories.

Stile
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V.S.O.P.
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Stile3/7

V.S.O.P.4/7

Ratings & consensus: V.S.O.P.
Community sentiment: V.S.O.P.
Longevity: V.S.O.P.
Sillage & projection: V.S.O.P.
Value for money: Stile
Versatility: Stile
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StileSergio Tacchini

V.S.O.P.Mack n Gnosh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

4.23/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

Category winnerV.S.O.P.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerV.S.O.P.Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityV.S.O.P.

SillageV.S.O.P.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value64

Category winnerStileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

warm spicy100%

musky92%

rose84%

amber77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fir ResinFig LeafBergamot

Heart

CinnamonMyrtleCardamomJasmine

Base

Tobacco LeafPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

Top

CardamomCinnamonPink PepperSaffron

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

Natural MuskAmberCognacTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom and Tobacco Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night42

Spring23

Summer18

Fall100

Winter95

Day76

Night100

Category winnerStileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men5

Unisex76

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#21,924

PerfumerJustin McLamore

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerStileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stile by Sergio Tacchini is a masculine fragrance centered on fir resin, fig leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2003, this aromatic woody scent offers a crisp, sport-elegant profile perfect for office settings or daily casual wear throughout spring and autumn. It provides a balanced, approachable character that manages to…

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V.S.O.P. by Mack n Gnosh opens like a stiff cognac Old Fashioned poured over warm spices. Cardamom and sharp cinnamon hit first alongside a prickle of pink pepper. Saffron adds a leathery edge before soft Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose unfold in the heart. As the florals settle, rich cognac, dense amber, and sweet to…

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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, Stile or V.S.O.P.?

V.S.O.P. takes 4 of 7 categories. Stile is rated 3.69/5 from 79 votes; V.S.O.P. is rated 4.23/5 from 39 votes. Choose Stile for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V.S.O.P. for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stile or V.S.O.P.?

V.S.O.P. lasts longest (V.S.O.P. 78/100, Stile 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stile or V.S.O.P.?

V.S.O.P. projects furthest (V.S.O.P. 66/100, Stile 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stile and V.S.O.P. smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom and Tobacco Leaf.

Is Stile or V.S.O.P. better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stile is the stronger pick. For winter, V.S.O.P. is the stronger pick. Stile suits daytime wear; V.S.O.P. suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stile and V.S.O.P.?

Stile has top notes of Fir Resin, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Myrtle, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk. V.S.O.P. has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Natural Musk, Amber, Cognac and Tobacco Leaf.