VSOP Black vs Forest Walk
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forest Walk takes 3 of 4 categories.
VSOP BlackChoose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Forest WalkChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VSOP Black1/4
Forest Walk3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forest Walk
- Sillage & projection
- Forest Walk
- Value for money
- VSOP Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forest Walk
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VSOP BlackSergio NeroForest WalkSonoma Scent StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 18%Had 8%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
39%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForest Walk
SillageForest Walk
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVSOP BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
violet92%
powdery84%
leather77%
fruity69%
woody61%
woody100%
amber91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
powdery65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red AppleMandarin
Heart
VioletLeather
Base
LabdanumAmberVanillaOak
Notes
FirOakBenzoinMossCedarAmberVioletJasmineSandalwoodEarthy NotesBlack hemlock or TsugaLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet, Labdanum, Amber and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring31
Summer16
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#74,888
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,173
PerfumerLaurie Erickson
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerForest WalkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVSOP 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 …
Reviews →Forest Walk by Sonoma Scent Studio opens with dense fir needles, black hemlock, and crushed green leaves over damp earth. Laurie Erickson blends raw woody elements with a rich heart of oakmoss, dark amber, and benzoin. Dusty soil notes merge with sweet violet and jasmine, creating a rich atmosphere that smells like we…
Reviews →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 Forest Walk?
Forest Walk lasts longest (Forest Walk 65/100, VSOP Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, VSOP Black or Forest Walk?
Forest Walk projects furthest (Forest Walk 56/100, VSOP Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do VSOP Black and Forest Walk smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Labdanum, Amber and Oak.
Is VSOP Black or Forest Walk better for summer or winter?
VSOP Black suits day or night wear; Forest Walk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VSOP Black and Forest Walk?
VSOP Black has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Oak. Forest Walk features Fir, Oak, Benzoin, Moss and Cedar.
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