Fragrance comparison

Debut vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

Debut

Parfums DelRae

3.83117 votes

Rank #18,743 GreenYellow Floral

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23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,318 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Debut
Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Debut2/7

V/S Homme5/7

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

DebutParfums DelRae

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

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

31%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

117 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

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDebut

SillageDebut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

floral69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLimeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyLime (Linden) BlossomYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwood

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Musk. Durations are only published for Debut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall19

Winter7

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,743

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#11,318

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Debut by Parfums DelRae is a radiant botanical floral that captures the exhilarating arrival of spring. The scent opens with an unmistakable crunch of crushed green leaves, bitter bergamot, and zesty lime peel. This lively opening quickly softens into a sunlit heart of golden linden blossom, dewy lily-of-the-valley, a…

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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, Debut or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Debut is rated 3.83/5 from 117 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Debut for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Debut or V/S Homme?

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

Which projects more, Debut or V/S Homme?

Debut projects furthest (Debut 70/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Debut and V/S Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Musk.

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

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

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

Debut has top notes of Green Notes, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.