Van Cleef vs Vison Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Van Cleef takes 4 of 7 categories.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vison NoirChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Van Cleef4/7
Vison Noir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Van Cleef
- Community sentiment
- Vison Noir
- Longevity
- Van Cleef
- Sillage & projection
- Van Cleef
- Value for money
- Vison Noir
- Versatility
- Vison Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Van CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsVison NoirRobert BeaulieuWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%
Category winnerVan CleefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
42%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
115 votes
Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVan Cleef
SillageVan Cleef
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVison NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
musky100%
powdery83%
floral65%
sweet48%
lactonic30%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander
Heart
OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender
Base
MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Galbanum, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring15
Summer15
Fall91
Winter100
Day28
Night100
Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#12,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
Reviews →Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…
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, Van Cleef or Vison Noir?
Van Cleef takes 4 of 7 categories. Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Van Cleef or Vison Noir?
Van Cleef lasts longest (Van Cleef 79/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Van Cleef or Vison Noir?
Van Cleef projects furthest (Van Cleef 72/100, Vison Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Van Cleef and Vison Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Galbanum, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Van Cleef or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. Van Cleef suits evening wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Van Cleef and Vison Noir?
Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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