Fragrance comparison

VSOP Black vs Eternel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 0 ratings analysed

1 wins

VSOP Black

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #74,888 AmberViolet

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62%scent match

Closely related

Eternel

kari

—0 votes

Rank #77,475 LeatherViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VSOP Black takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

VSOP Black1/1

Eternel0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Eternelkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet92%

powdery84%

leather77%

fruity69%

woody61%

leather100%

violet92%

powdery84%

amber77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both violet, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleMandarin

Heart

VioletLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaOak

Top

MandarinLemon

Heart

VioletCorianderCedar

Base

LeatherBenzoinLabdanumStyraxAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Violet, Leather 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,475

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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Eternel by Kari opens with a sharp burst of fresh mandarin and lemon before settling into a dry violet leaf and warm cedar wood core. The leather and labdanum base anchors the blend, making it a rugged option for cool autumn evenings. It fits a relaxed, casual leather jacket aesthetic.

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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.

Do VSOP Black and Eternel smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Violet, Leather and Labdanum.

Is VSOP Black or Eternel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in VSOP Black and Eternel?

VSOP Black has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Oak. Eternel has top notes of Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Cedar, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Labdanum and Styrax.