Fragrance comparison

Bang vs Ulysse

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,501 ratings analysed

Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.861,268 votes

Rank #2,698 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ulysse

Vicky Tiel

4.00233 votes

Rank #4,042 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ulysse takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bang
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ulysse
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bang2/7

Ulysse5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BangMarc Jacobs

UlysseVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,268 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerUlysseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

1,268 votes

34%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerUlysseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUlysse

SillageUlysse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerUlysseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

soft spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

amber65%

balsamic56%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepperwood™

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base5-6 hrs

VetyverElemi resinBenzoinoak mossPatchouli

Top

MignonetteYuzuLimeNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderHawthornNutmegWoodsy NotesCarnationClove

Base

VanilleMuskBenzoinPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Benzoin, oak moss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBangMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 10%

Men56

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,698

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#4,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerBangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang makes zero apologies for its upfront spice. You get an immediate punch of freshly ground pink pepper and raw pepperwood that tingles in your nose like a spice grinder at work. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp culinary bite softens into a warm cedar chest layered with earthy patchouli a…

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Vicky Tiel Ulysse combines bright citrus and powdery clean lavender with a surprisingly sweet resinous base. Released in 1998, this aromatic fougere offers an affordable entry into unusual floral notes like mignonette and carnation, shifting from a zesty morning refresh to a warm vanilla trail that hugs the skin.

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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, Bang or Ulysse?

Ulysse takes 5 of 7 categories. Bang is rated 3.86/5 from 1,268 votes; Ulysse is rated 4.00/5 from 233 votes. Choose Bang for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ulysse for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bang or Ulysse?

Ulysse lasts longest (Ulysse 67/100, Bang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang or Ulysse?

Projection is very close: Ulysse 57/100, Bang 55/100 for sillage.

Do Bang and Ulysse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Benzoin, oak moss and Patchouli.

Is Bang or Ulysse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bang is the stronger pick. For winter, Bang is the stronger pick. Bang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang and Ulysse?

Bang has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin and oak moss. Ulysse has top notes of Mignonette, Yuzu, Lime and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Hawthorn, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanille, Musk, Benzoin and Patchouli.