Fragrance comparison

Vendetta Uomo vs Crash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,977 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Crash

CIEL Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #69,166 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Uomo takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vendetta Uomo
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crash
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Vendetta Uomo2/3

Crash1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Crash
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vendetta Uomo
Fragranxe ranking: Vendetta Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vendetta UomoValentino

CrashCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCrash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

earthy50%

Scent match72%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBasilRosemaryBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderJuniperGeraniumCinnamonCloves

Base4-6+ hrs

LeatherTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliVetiverAmberCedar

Category winnerVendetta UomoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,977

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#69,166

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a rich leather and aromatic chypre released in 1991 that bridges crisp barbershop greenery with deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of lemon, fresh basil, and sparkling aldehydes, creating an invigorating clean feel reminiscent of vintage Italian grooming soaps. As t…

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Crash by CIEL Parfum is a traditional aromatic fougere built for men who appreciate classic barbershop structure with an assertive kick. It opens fast. A burst of sharp lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet basil cuts through the air alongside dry lavender and bracing rosemary. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporate…

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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, Vendetta Uomo or Crash?

Vendetta Uomo takes 2 of 3 categories. Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes; Crash is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crash for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Vendetta Uomo or Crash?

Crash projects furthest (Crash 75/100, Vendetta Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vendetta Uomo and Crash smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Coriander and Lemon.

Is Vendetta Uomo or Crash better for summer or winter?

Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vendetta Uomo and Crash?

Vendetta Uomo has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Vetiver, Cinnamon, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Leather. Crash has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Juniper, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli.