Fragrance comparison

Colonia Dulce vs Versus Uomo

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 620 ratings analysed

Colonia Dulce

Maoli

3.3813 votes

Rank #56,229 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Versus Uomo

Versace

4.16607 votes

Rank #996 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Uomo takes 3 of 3 categories.

Colonia Dulce
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versus Uomo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Colonia Dulce0/3

Versus Uomo3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia DulceMaoli

Versus UomoVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 4%Had 29%Want 68%

4.16/ 5 · 607 votes

Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%

Category winnerVersus UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

50%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

499 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVersus Uomo

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

vanilla48%

conifer30%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

LimeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base2 to 3 hours

Vanilla

Top

LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Colonia Dulce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men85

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,229

PerfumerKai Hughes, Kalani Hughes

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerVersus UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia Dulce by Maoli opens with a tart, refreshing burst of lime paired with sweet mandarin orange. This bright introduction immediately brings sunny citrus groves to mind. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of African orange flower and gentle jasmine unfolds, introducing a soft, sunny floral character withou…

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Versace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.

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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, Colonia Dulce or Versus Uomo?

Versus Uomo takes 3 of 3 categories. Colonia Dulce is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes; Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes. Choose Colonia Dulce for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Colonia Dulce or Versus Uomo?

Versus Uomo lasts longest (Versus Uomo 73/100, Colonia Dulce 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia Dulce and Versus Uomo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Colonia Dulce or Versus Uomo better for summer or winter?

Colonia Dulce suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia Dulce and Versus Uomo?

Colonia Dulce has top notes of Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Vanilla. Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.