Below Zero vs V/S Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V/S Homme takes 2 of 3 categories.
Below ZeroChoose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
V/S HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Below Zero1/3
V/S Homme2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- V/S Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Below Zero
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- V/S Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Below ZeroAXEV/S HommeVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
75%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV/S Homme
SillageBelow Zero
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
musky86%
citrus72%
sweet58%
animalic44%
soapy30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeNutmegSageLavender
Heart
Orange BlossomCedar
Base
MuskPatchouli
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,745
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,216
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBelow Zero by AXE is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2013. It centers on a crisp blend of mandarin orange, nutmeg, sage, and lavender over a foundation of cedar and musk. It functions as an everyday body spray, suitable for casual wear during warmer days when a clean, refreshing profile is preferred by the …
Reviews →Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.
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, Below Zero or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme takes 2 of 3 categories. Below Zero is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Below Zero for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Below Zero or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Below Zero 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Below Zero or V/S Homme?
Below Zero projects furthest (Below Zero 63/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Below Zero and V/S Homme smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender.
Is Below Zero or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?
Below Zero suits day or night wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Below Zero and V/S Homme?
Below Zero has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Cedar, a base of Musk and Patchouli. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.
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