Fragrance comparison

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire vs Zenit Rustic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 326 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire

Valentino

4.17324 votes

Rank #3,573 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Zenit Rustic

Odorata

4.502 votes

Rank #58,377 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zenit Rustic
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire3/4

Zenit Rustic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Valentino Uomo Edition Noire
Sillage & projection: Valentino Uomo Edition Noire
Value for money: Zenit Rustic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Valentino Uomo Edition Noire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Valentino Uomo Edition NoireValentino

Zenit RusticOdorata

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

324 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityValentino Uomo Edition Noire

SillageValentino Uomo Edition Noire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerZenit RusticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

nutty84%

chocolate77%

aromatic69%

coffee61%

woody100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

chocolate44%

powdery30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and chocolate

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MyrtleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutLeatherCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

ChocolateRoasted Coffee Beans

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Cedar

Base

Chocolate

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar and Chocolate. Durations are only published for Valentino Uomo Edition Noire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,573

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#58,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValentino Uomo Edition NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire opens with a momentary flash of bright bergamot and herbal myrtle, but quickly shifts into its true identity as a rich, comforting gourmand. The heart introduces a creamy hazelnut accord wrapped around smooth jacket leather and dry cedar, delivering an immediate impression of warm roasted …

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Zenit Rustic by Odorata is an Oriental Woody scent tailored for men. Launched in 2021, it highlights a sharp Bergamot opening, a sturdy Cedar heart, and a lasting Chocolate base. It sits comfortably on the skin during casual office hours or relaxed weekend afternoons. This fragrance offers a modern, approachable profi…

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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, Valentino Uomo Edition Noire or Zenit Rustic?

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire takes 3 of 4 categories. Valentino Uomo Edition Noire is rated 4.17/5 from 324 votes; Zenit Rustic is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Valentino Uomo Edition Noire for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zenit Rustic for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Valentino Uomo Edition Noire or Zenit Rustic?

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire lasts longest (Valentino Uomo Edition Noire 67/100, Zenit Rustic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valentino Uomo Edition Noire or Zenit Rustic?

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire projects furthest (Valentino Uomo Edition Noire 64/100, Zenit Rustic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valentino Uomo Edition Noire and Zenit Rustic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and chocolate accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar and Chocolate.

Is Valentino Uomo Edition Noire or Zenit Rustic better for summer or winter?

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire suits evening wear; Zenit Rustic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valentino Uomo Edition Noire and Zenit Rustic?

Valentino Uomo Edition Noire has top notes of Myrtle and Bergamot, heart notes of Hazelnut, Leather and Cedar, a base of Chocolate and Roasted Coffee Beans. Zenit Rustic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Chocolate.