Fragrance comparison

VSOP Elite vs Mazajyy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #74,552 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mazajyy

Zodiac

4.867 votes

Rank #29,864 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazajyy takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

VSOP Elite0/4

Mazajyy4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

MazajyyZodiac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMazajyy

SillageMazajyy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMazajyyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

musky92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and patchouli

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

Pink PepperAppleBlack CurrantLemonBergamot

Heart

PatchouliPineappleMoroccan Jasmine

Base

AmbroxanBirchMuskoak mossCedarwood

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

Night83

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#74,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMazajyyHigher 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.

Reviews →

Mazajyy opens with a bright apple, bergamot and black currant lift, then quickly settles into a smoky pineapple and patchouli profile with musky woods underneath. It clearly leans into the Aventus-style idea, but the effect here reads fruity, smoky and easy to wear. Community feedback points to strong value, solid pro…

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 is better, VSOP Elite or Mazajyy?

Mazajyy takes 4 of 4 categories. VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Mazajyy is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mazajyy for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, VSOP Elite or Mazajyy?

Mazajyy lasts longest (Mazajyy 69/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VSOP Elite or Mazajyy?

Mazajyy projects furthest (Mazajyy 71/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VSOP Elite and Mazajyy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and patchouli accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple.

Is VSOP Elite or Mazajyy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in VSOP Elite and Mazajyy?

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. Mazajyy has top notes of Pink Pepper, Apple, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Pineapple and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Birch, Musk and oak moss.