Fragrance comparison

Chemistry vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

Chemistry

Clinique

3.84139 votes

Rank #34,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,675 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chemistry
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chemistry2/7

V/S Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: V/S Homme
Community sentiment: V/S Homme
Longevity: Chemistry
Sillage & projection: V/S Homme
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: Chemistry
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

ChemistryClinique

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

139 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerV/S HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityChemistry

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

green69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintNeroliLavenderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GingerCorianderPepperCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskOakmossSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Coriander and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Chemistry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall59

Winter28

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerChemistryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,675

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chemistry by Clinique opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon, crisp mint, and clean lavender, quickly rounded out by sweet neroli. As the citrus sparkle settles, a fresh spicy heart emerges with prickly ginger, coriander, black pepper, and light floral cyclamen. The base dries down into traditional woody and mossy t…

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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.

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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, Chemistry or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Chemistry is rated 3.84/5 from 139 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Chemistry for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chemistry or V/S Homme?

Chemistry lasts longest (Chemistry 69/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chemistry or V/S Homme?

Projection is very close: V/S Homme 59/100, Chemistry 57/100 for sillage.

Do Chemistry and V/S Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Cyclamen.

Is Chemistry or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chemistry is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. Chemistry suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chemistry and V/S Homme?

Chemistry has top notes of Mint, Neroli, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Coriander, Pepper and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.