Strange vs Venice Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Venice Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
StrangeChoose it for a fruity and white floral character.
Venice NoirChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Strange0/4
Venice Noir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Venice Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Venice Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Venice Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
StrangeChris AdamsVenice NoirArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
4.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 13%Had 5%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
44%Love
33%Like
22%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVenice Noir
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVenice NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
musky84%
amber77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Pink PepperKiwiRhubarbGrapesOrange BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
WatermelonCyclamenJasminePlumHoneysuckle
Base4-6 hrs
CitrusesMuskSandalwoodAmberVanilla
Top
CitrusesOrange Blossom
Heart
Pink PepperMagnoliaHoneysuckle
Base
AmberVanillaMuskCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle and Citruses. Durations are only published for Strange, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,973
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,256
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVenice NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrange by Chris Adams smells like cracking open a chilled, crisp watermelon on a hot summer morning. It hits immediately. Tart green rhubarb and fuzzy kiwi splash across your skin alongside a light prickle of pink pepper. You get a sharp, two-minute burst of perfumer alcohol before the juicy fruit oils settle cleanly…
Reviews →Venice Noir opens with a bright orange blossom and citrus lift, then settles into a softer white floral heart where honeysuckle stands out most. The dry-down adds vanilla, musk, amber and cashmere wood, giving it a warm, slightly powdery finish. It reads as a floral with a smooth evening style rather than a sharp fres…
Reviews →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, Strange or Venice Noir?
Venice Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Strange is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Venice Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Strange for a fruity and white floral character. Choose Venice Noir for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Strange or Venice Noir?
Venice Noir lasts longest (Venice Noir 68/100, Strange 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Strange or Venice Noir?
Projection is very close: Strange 75/100, Venice Noir 75/100 for sillage.
Do Strange and Venice Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle and Citruses.
Is Strange or Venice Noir better for summer or winter?
Venice Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Strange and Venice Noir?
Strange has top notes of Pink Pepper, Kiwi, Rhubarb and Grapes, heart notes of Watermelon, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Citruses, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Venice Noir has top notes of Citruses and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood.
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