Fragrance comparison

Vendetta Uomo vs Overture Man

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 2,543 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,825 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #24,794 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vendetta Uomo
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Vendetta Uomo3/5

Overture Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vendetta UomoValentino

Overture ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

Category winnerVendetta UomoRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value41

Category winnerVendetta UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm 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

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Geranium, Patchouli and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Vendetta Uomo, so this is not scored.

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

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,825

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#24,794

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

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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Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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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 Overture Man?

Vendetta Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories. Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes; Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Vendetta Uomo or Overture Man?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Vendetta Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vendetta Uomo or Overture Man?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Vendetta Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vendetta Uomo and Overture Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Geranium, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Vendetta Uomo or Overture Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vendetta Uomo and Overture Man?

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. Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather.