Fragrance comparison

VSOP Elite vs Fatal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #74,629 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fatal

AMD Perfumes

4.673 votes

Rank #49,908 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fatal takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

VSOP Elite0/4

Fatal4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

FatalAMD Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFatal

SillageFatal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFatalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

musky77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

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 CurrantPink PepperBergamotLemonApple

Heart

PineapplePatchouliVetiver

Base

Cedarwoodoak mossAmbroxanBirchMusk

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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#74,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFatalHigher 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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Fatal by AMD Perfumes is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Fatal was launched in 2024. Top notes are Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Apple; middle notes are Pineapple, Patchouli and Vetiver; base notes are Cedarwood, oak moss, Ambroxan, Birch and Musk.

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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 Fatal?

Fatal takes 4 of 4 categories. VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Fatal is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fatal for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, VSOP Elite or Fatal?

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

Which projects more, VSOP Elite or Fatal?

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

Do VSOP Elite and Fatal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple.

Is VSOP Elite or Fatal better for summer or winter?

VSOP Elite suits day or night wear; Fatal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VSOP Elite and Fatal?

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. Fatal has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cedarwood, oak moss, Ambroxan and Birch.