Fragrance comparison

Bucephalus XII vs Vision

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bucephalus XII

Armaf

3.8938 votes

Rank #17,020 MuskyWoody

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Vision

Symétrie

3.2489 votes

Rank #21,347 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bucephalus XII takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bucephalus XII
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vision
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Bucephalus XII6/7

Vision1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bucephalus XIIArmaf

VisionSymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%

3.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

Category winnerBucephalus XIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

38 votes

10%Love

38%Like

24%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerBucephalus XIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityBucephalus XII

SillageBucephalus XII

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVisionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody91%

powdery83%

amber74%

citrus65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

green91%

lavender83%

musky74%

herbal65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrange BlossomMint

Heart

SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

MintLavenderGreen Notes

Heart

Blue SageCorianderOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCedarSpicesAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mint, Spices 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

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBucephalus XIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women3

Men64

Unisex32

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#21,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerBucephalus XIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…

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Vision by Symétrie is an aromatic spicy scent for men that attempts to capture a crisp, winter air feel. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and lavender before settling into a soapy, herbal mix of blue sage and coriander. It works best as a casual, post shower spritzer for warm spring or summer mornings when you need…

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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 is better, Bucephalus XII or Vision?

Bucephalus XII takes 6 of 7 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Vision is rated 3.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vision for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Vision?

Bucephalus XII lasts longest (Bucephalus XII 72/100, Vision 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Vision?

Bucephalus XII projects furthest (Bucephalus XII 64/100, Vision 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bucephalus XII and Vision smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mint, Spices and Musk.

Is Bucephalus XII or Vision better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Vision?

Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Vision has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Green Notes, heart notes of Blue Sage, Coriander and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Spices and Amber.