Fragrance comparison

VSOP Black vs Chevalier Amber

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

2 wins

VSOP Black

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #74,888 AmberViolet

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70%scent match

Closely related

Chevalier Amber

Vinci

1.001 votes

Rank #77,903 AmberViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VSOP Black takes 2 of 4 categories.

VSOP Black
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chevalier Amber
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

VSOP Black2/4

Chevalier Amber0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP BlackSergio Nero

Chevalier AmberVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityVSOP Black

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

fruity69%

woody61%

amber100%

violet90%

powdery80%

musky70%

woody60%

vanilla50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleMandarin

Heart

VioletLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaOak

Top

Red AppleMandarin

Heart

LabdanumVanilla PodAmberBarkOak

Base

Violet

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Mandarin, Violet and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVSOP BlackHigher 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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Vinci Chevalier Amber matches a crisp red apple opening with a dry woody dry-down. Designed for formal wear, it balances sweet mandarin citrus against a warm amber and vanilla base, settling into a quiet violet leaf undertone. It offers a structured scent profile for professional settings.

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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 Chevalier Amber?

VSOP Black lasts longest (VSOP Black 60/100, Chevalier Amber 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VSOP Black or Chevalier Amber?

Projection is very close: VSOP Black 25/100, Chevalier Amber 25/100 for sillage.

Do VSOP Black and Chevalier Amber smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in VSOP Black and Chevalier Amber?

VSOP Black has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Oak. Chevalier Amber has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Labdanum, Vanilla Pod, Amber and Bark, a base of Violet.