Fragrance comparison

Version Black vs Emulsione Libera

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Emulsione Libera

Peccato Originale

3.8318 votes

Rank #39,907 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Version Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emulsione Libera
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Version Black3/5

Emulsione Libera2/5

Ratings & consensus: Version Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emulsione Libera
Sillage & projection: Emulsione Libera
Value for money: Version Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Version Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Emulsione LiberaPeccato Originale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%

Category winnerVersion BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

28%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEmulsione Libera

SillageEmulsione Libera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value38

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

green84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFreesiaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

Top

Green TeaMandarin OrangePineapplePapaya

Heart

CardamomJasmineNutmegViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Version Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 12%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#39,907

PerfumerSilvia Monti

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…

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Emulsione Libera opens with juicy mandarin, pineapple and papaya, but it does not stay tropical for long. Green tea, cardamom and violet pull it into a greener, lightly spicy floral direction, then oakmoss and sandalwood give it a soft, earthy finish. It suits someone who likes fresh scents with texture rather than a …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Version Black or Emulsione Libera?

Version Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes; Emulsione Libera is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emulsione Libera for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Black or Emulsione Libera?

Emulsione Libera lasts longest (Emulsione Libera 63/100, Version Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Black or Emulsione Libera?

Emulsione Libera projects furthest (Emulsione Libera 60/100, Version Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Black and Emulsione Libera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg.

Is Version Black or Emulsione Libera better for summer or winter?

Version Black suits daytime wear; Emulsione Libera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Black and Emulsione Libera?

Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood. Emulsione Libera has top notes of Green Tea, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Papaya, heart notes of Cardamom, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Oakmoss and Sandalwood.