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Dynastie Eau de Parfum vs Vice Versa

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

Updated 608 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dynastie Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Dynastie Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Vice Versa

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Dynastie Eau de Parfum5/7
Vice Versa2/7
Ratings & consensus
Vice Versa
Community sentiment
Vice Versa
Longevity
Dynastie Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Dynastie Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Dynastie Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Dynastie Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dynastie Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dynastie Eau de ParfumPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Vice VersaYves Saint Laurent
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%
4.11/ 5 · 412 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
Category winnerVice VersaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

196 votes

42%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

412 votes

Category winnerVice VersaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityDynastie Eau de Parfum

SillageDynastie Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value47
Category winnerDynastie Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
floral77%
powdery69%
musky61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
floral84%
sweet77%
green69%
citrus61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
FreesiaBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
PineappleApricotAfrican Orange Flower
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskVanillePatchouli
Top
TomatoMandarin OrangeRaspberryBlueberry
Heart
TuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerBellflowerJasmineFreesiaPeonyPeachMelon
Base
MuskIrisAmberVanilleVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Musk. Durations are only published for Dynastie Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer29
Fall100
Winter83
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer91
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDynastie Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex6
Women88
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#27,293

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDynastie Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dynastie Eau de Parfum by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a rich fruity floral fragrance defined by a syrupy, candied sweetness. The scent opens with a burst of crisp freesia, bright bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange, delivering an energetic citrus splash. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns plush and t…

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Vice Versa by Yves Saint Laurent is a playful floral fruity fragrance from 1999 that pairs tangy garden greens with sun-ripened fruit. It opens with an unexpected burst of crisp tomato vine, juicy mandarin orange, tart raspberry, and sweet blueberry. As the green crunch softens, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, Afri…

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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, Dynastie Eau de Parfum or Vice Versa?

Dynastie Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Dynastie Eau de Parfum is rated 3.91/5 from 196 votes; Vice Versa is rated 4.11/5 from 412 votes. Choose Dynastie Eau de Parfum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vice Versa for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dynastie Eau de Parfum or Vice Versa?

Dynastie Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Dynastie Eau de Parfum 70/100, Vice Versa 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dynastie Eau de Parfum or Vice Versa?

Dynastie Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Dynastie Eau de Parfum 67/100, Vice Versa 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dynastie Eau de Parfum and Vice Versa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Musk.

Is Dynastie Eau de Parfum or Vice Versa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vice Versa is the stronger pick. For winter, Dynastie Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Dynastie Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dynastie Eau de Parfum and Vice Versa?

Dynastie Eau de Parfum has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Apricot and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Vanille and Patchouli. Vice Versa has top notes of Tomato, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and Blueberry, heart notes of Tuberose, African Orange Flower, Bellflower and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Iris, Amber and Vanille.

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