Fragrance comparison

VSOP Elite vs Pinod

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #74,629 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pinod

Scentinio Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #74,622 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pinod takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

VSOP Elite0/4

Pinod4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

PinodScentinio Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPinod

SillagePinod

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPinodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

oud92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber 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

PineappleBergamotLemonAppleAmbroxan

Heart

Black CurrantPatchouliJasmineRoseGeraniumHedione

Base

AgarwoodBirchAmbergrisVanillaAmberMuskOakmoss

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

Summer50

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#74,622

PerfumerAsad Ali Siddiki

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPinodHigher 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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Pinod by Scentinio Perfumes is a masculine Oriental Woody scent that leans into a bold, fruity opening. It settles into a woody base, feeling most at home in casual day wear or informal nights. With prominent pineapple and agarwood, this 2022 release offers a straightforward, modern profile for those who prefer an ass…

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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 Elite or Pinod?

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

Which projects more, VSOP Elite or Pinod?

Pinod projects furthest (Pinod 75/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VSOP Elite and Pinod smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and leather accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple.

Is VSOP Elite or Pinod better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in VSOP Elite and Pinod?

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. Pinod has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Black Currant, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Birch, Ambergris and Vanilla.