Fragrance comparison

Vison Noir vs Waters of Aswan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,046 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Waters of Aswan

The Exotic Island Perfumer

4.258 votes

Rank #35,022 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Waters of Aswan
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vison Noir4/4

Waters of Aswan0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Waters of AswanThe Exotic Island Perfumer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 7%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerVison NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

aquatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

white floral74%

floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlue LotusBergamot

Heart

Watery NotesLilyJasmine

Base

VetiverPapyrusEbonyCalamusMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#35,022

PerfumerJuan Perez

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Waters of Aswan opens with crisp bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and an unusual fermented lotus note that smells almost like fruity rice wine. As the initial flash clears, translucent watery notes merge with blue lotus absolute, white lily, and soft jasmine. The base grounds the damp floral haze with dry papyrus root…

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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, Vison Noir or Waters of Aswan?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes; Waters of Aswan is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Waters of Aswan for a aquatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vison Noir or Waters of Aswan?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, Waters of Aswan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vison Noir or Waters of Aswan?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Waters of Aswan 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vison Noir and Waters of Aswan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Vison Noir or Waters of Aswan better for summer or winter?

Vison Noir suits evening wear; Waters of Aswan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vison Noir and Waters of Aswan?

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. Waters of Aswan has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blue Lotus and Bergamot, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Papyrus, Ebony and Calamus.