VSOP Elite vs Nitro Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nitro Black takes 4 of 4 categories.
VSOP EliteChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nitro BlackChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VSOP Elite0/4
Nitro Black4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nitro Black
- Sillage & projection
- Nitro Black
- Value for money
- Nitro Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nitro Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VSOP EliteSergio NeroNitro BlackDumontWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
60%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
54%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNitro Black
SillageNitro Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNitro BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
fruity100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
leather69%
citrus61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple
Heart
BirchPatchouliJasmineRose
Base
Amberoak mossMuskVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleBergamotBlack CurrantApple
Heart3 to 4 hours
BirchPepperPatchouliJasmineLavenderRose
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Nitro Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer97
Fall98
Winter77
Day100
Night86
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#74,629
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,288
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerNitro BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVSOP 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 →Nitro Black by Dumont is a fruity and woody aromatic fragrance built around a crisp balance of tart fruit and smoky wood. It opens immediately with bright pineapple, crisp apple, juicy black currant, and sharp bergamot. That initial surge smells like chilled fresh fruit sliced on a cutting board before peppery birch w…
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 Nitro Black?
Nitro Black takes 4 of 4 categories. VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Nitro Black is rated 4.17/5 from 132 votes. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nitro Black for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, VSOP Elite or Nitro Black?
Nitro Black lasts longest (Nitro Black 69/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, VSOP Elite or Nitro Black?
Nitro Black projects furthest (Nitro Black 61/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do VSOP Elite and Nitro Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple.
Is VSOP Elite or Nitro Black better for summer or winter?
VSOP Elite suits day or night wear; Nitro Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VSOP Elite and Nitro Black?
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. Nitro Black has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla.
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