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Venenum Kiss vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 722 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venenum Kiss takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Venenum Kiss

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Oro Zu

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Venenum Kiss4/4
Oro Zu0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Venenum Kiss
Sillage & projection
Venenum Kiss
Value for money
Venenum Kiss
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Venenum Kiss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Venenum KissEx Nihilo
Oro ZuPisello Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 720 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

720 votes

50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity20
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityVenenum Kiss

SillageVenenum Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value0
Category winnerVenenum KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
rose77%
woody69%
powdery61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
SaffronNutmegNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseAmberArtemisia
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodStyrax
Top
OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple
Heart
TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage
Base
VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRose, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Venenum Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex37
Women57
Men33
Unisex0
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,540

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#71,554

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVenenum KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Venenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo is a warm, velvety amber rose fragrance that blends rich bakery spices with smooth woods. The opening pairs golden saffron and grated nutmeg against a crisp splash of neroli, creating a dry, bittersweet warmth rather than a sharp citrus burst. As it settles, a lush Turkish-style rose takes ce…

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Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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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, Venenum Kiss or Oro Zu?

Venenum Kiss takes 4 of 4 categories. Venenum Kiss is rated 3.94/5 from 720 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Venenum Kiss for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Venenum Kiss or Oro Zu?

Venenum Kiss lasts longest (Venenum Kiss 69/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Venenum Kiss or Oro Zu?

Venenum Kiss projects furthest (Venenum Kiss 66/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Venenum Kiss and Oro Zu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Venenum Kiss or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Venenum Kiss suits evening wear; Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Venenum Kiss and Oro Zu?

Venenum Kiss has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Amber and Artemisia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Styrax. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.

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