Fragrance comparison

VSOP Black vs Amber Potion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

VSOP Black

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #74,888 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Amber Potion

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,721 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Potion takes 2 of 4 categories.

VSOP Black
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amber Potion
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

VSOP Black1/4

Amber Potion2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Amber Potion
Value for money: VSOP Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Potion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP BlackSergio Nero

Amber PotionThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmber Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVSOP BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

fruity69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

whiskey77%

citrus69%

violet61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleMandarin

Heart

VioletLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaOak

Notes

Mandarin OrangeRed AppleLabdanumVanillaLeatherWhiskeyVioletAmberOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Violet, Leather and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Amber Potion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber PotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VSOP Black by Sergio Nero is a woody fragrance that leans into a blend of crisp red apple and violet. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct profile for the modern man who prefers subtle, skin-scent performance during daily wear. This composition relies on a classic structure of citrus and leather to provide a steady …

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The Dua Brand Amber Potion opens with an unmistakable splash of crisp red apple and boozy whiskey. It hits the air with serious weight. Within minutes, the fruity sharpness backs off, letting a warm labdanum core and dark leather take center stage. You smell toasted oak barrels alongside sweet bourbon. A soft ribbon o…

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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 lasts longer, VSOP Black or Amber Potion?

They last about the same: VSOP Black 60/100, Amber Potion 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, VSOP Black or Amber Potion?

Amber Potion projects furthest (Amber Potion 75/100, VSOP Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VSOP Black and Amber Potion smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Violet, Leather and Labdanum.

Is VSOP Black or Amber Potion better for summer or winter?

VSOP Black suits day or night wear; Amber Potion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VSOP Black and Amber Potion?

VSOP Black has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Oak. Amber Potion features Mandarin Orange, Red Apple, Labdanum, Vanilla and Leather.