Fragrance comparison

VSOP Elite vs Episode 23

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #74,629 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Episode 23

Siberian Wellness

4.002 votes

Rank #64,458 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Episode 23 takes 4 of 4 categories.

VSOP Elite
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Episode 23
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

VSOP Elite0/4

Episode 234/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Episode 23
Sillage & projection: Episode 23
Value for money: Episode 23
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Episode 23

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

Episode 23Siberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEpisode 23

SillageEpisode 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEpisode 23Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

musky77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, mossy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

Amberoak mossMuskVanilla

Top

Black CurrantPineappleBergamotApple

Heart

BirchGreen AccordPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

oak mossMuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#74,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpisode 23Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VSOP Elite by Sergio Nero is a woody chypre that opens with crisp apple and black currant. As it settles, a prominent birch note provides a smoky, masculine character, supported by moss and amber. It is an accessible choice for men who prefer earthy, classic structures for daily wear in temperate weather.

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Episode 23 opens with black currant, pineapple, bergamot and apple, then shifts into birch, patchouli and green notes over moss, musk, vanilla and amber. The overall effect reads fruity first, then woody, mossy and lightly smoky. It may suit shoppers who like fresh fruit up top but want a drier, more masculine drydown…

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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 is better, VSOP Elite or Episode 23?

Episode 23 takes 4 of 4 categories. VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Episode 23 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Episode 23 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, VSOP Elite or Episode 23?

Episode 23 lasts longest (Episode 23 60/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VSOP Elite or Episode 23?

Episode 23 projects furthest (Episode 23 50/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VSOP Elite and Episode 23 smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, mossy and leather accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple.

Is VSOP Elite or Episode 23 better for summer or winter?

VSOP Elite suits day or night wear; Episode 23 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VSOP Elite and Episode 23?

VSOP Elite has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, oak moss, Musk and Vanilla. Episode 23 has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Green Accord, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Vanilla and Amber.