Fragrance comparison

VSOP Deep Blue vs Grotte Cosquer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

VSOP Deep Blue

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #74,651 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Grotte Cosquer

Cristian Brinck

3.502 votes

Rank #70,281 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grotte Cosquer takes 4 of 4 categories.

VSOP Deep Blue
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Grotte Cosquer
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

VSOP Deep Blue0/4

Grotte Cosquer4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP Deep BlueSergio Nero

Grotte CosquerCristian Brinck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGrotte Cosquer

SillageGrotte Cosquer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGrotte CosquerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

sweet60%

earthy50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Black PepperWormwoodLavender

Base

VetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

Sweet OrangeTangerinePink GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelBlack PepperGeraniumCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Grotte Cosquer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

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#74,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrotte CosquerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VSOP Deep Blue by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy fragrance that balances crisp citrus top notes with aromatic herbs and a solid woody base. This 2018 release provides a versatile, everyday profile suitable for office environments or casual wear in mild weather. It remains a straightforward, clean, and masculine scent th…

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Grotte Cosquer by Cristian Brinck kicks off with an energetic burst of fresh sweet orange, tangy tangerine, and tart pink grapefruit dusted with crackling pink pepper. Rather than staying a simple summer citrus, the aroma takes a darker turn as warm caramel, geranium, and dry cedar wood sweep in through the middle. Th…

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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 Deep Blue or Grotte Cosquer?

Grotte Cosquer lasts longest (Grotte Cosquer 80/100, VSOP Deep Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VSOP Deep Blue or Grotte Cosquer?

Grotte Cosquer projects furthest (Grotte Cosquer 60/100, VSOP Deep Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VSOP Deep Blue and Grotte Cosquer smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is VSOP Deep Blue or Grotte Cosquer better for summer or winter?

VSOP Deep Blue suits day or night wear; Grotte Cosquer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VSOP Deep Blue and Grotte Cosquer?

VSOP Deep Blue has top notes of Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Wormwood and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. Grotte Cosquer has top notes of Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Pink Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.