Fragrance comparison

Adolfo Dominguez vs Versailles

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Adolfo Dominguez

3.8949 votes

Rank #10,737 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Versailles

Julian Rouas

3.005 votes

Rank #59,743 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories.

Adolfo Dominguez
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Versailles
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Adolfo Dominguez1/3

Versailles2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adolfo DominguezAdolfo Dominguez

VersaillesJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVersailles

SillageVersailles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

musky91%

woody83%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage

Heart

African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint

Base

SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top

LavenderMusk

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Green NotesVetyverHolly

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetyver and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer43

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night43

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,737

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#59,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…

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Versailles by Julian Rouas centers on a sharp, aromatic blend of lavender and musk that quickly transitions into a dry, woodsy heart. Finished with a ginger-spiked base, this fragrance offers a clean, professional profile tailored for those who prefer traditional, no-nonsense scents during spring daytime activities. I…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adolfo Dominguez or Versailles?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories. Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes; Versailles is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Versailles for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Adolfo Dominguez or Versailles?

Versailles lasts longest (Versailles 80/100, Adolfo Dominguez 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adolfo Dominguez or Versailles?

Versailles projects furthest (Versailles 75/100, Adolfo Dominguez 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adolfo Dominguez and Versailles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetyver and Musk.

Is Adolfo Dominguez or Versailles better for summer or winter?

Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear; Versailles suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adolfo Dominguez and Versailles?

Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Versailles has top notes of Lavender and Musk, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Holly.