Fragrance comparison

Eau de New York vs Versus Time for Action

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 566 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de New York

Bond No 9

3.85517 votes

Rank #5,584 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Versus Time for Action

Versace

3.6749 votes

Rank #31,559 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de New York takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de New York
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Versus Time for Action
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de New York5/7

Versus Time for Action2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de New York
Community sentiment: Eau de New York
Longevity: Eau de New York
Sillage & projection: Eau de New York
Value for money: Versus Time for Action
Versatility: Versus Time for Action
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de New York

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de New YorkBond No 9

Versus Time for ActionVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 517 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

Category winnerEau de New YorkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

417 votes

24%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerEau de New YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEau de New York

SillageEau de New York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value60

Category winnerVersus Time for ActionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

green77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

woody42%

citrus100%

mossy83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

rose30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotGrapefruitGreen NotesWatery NotesMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliLemon VerbenaBasilJasmineGardeniaLilyCyclamen

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskWhite Wood

Top

GrapefruitNeroli

Heart

Lemon VerbenaRose

Base

Lemon TreeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Lemon Verbena and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall36

Winter7

Day100

Night10

Category winnerVersus Time for ActionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex62

Women8

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,584

PerfumerVera Vanore

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#31,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEau de New YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de New York is a bright green citrus with a polished neroli heart and a mossy, musky base. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain, then settles into something cleaner, drier and more aromatic than many easygoing summer citruses. It suits warm weather well, especially if you like crisp citrus scents with…

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Versus Time for Action by Versace is a woody aromatic blend targeting those who seek a bright citrus opening. Grapefruit and green lemon verbena set a sharp, energizing mood, while oakmoss grounds the formula. It fits warm weather wear and casual, post-workout settings.

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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, Eau de New York or Versus Time for Action?

Eau de New York takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de New York is rated 3.85/5 from 517 votes; Versus Time for Action is rated 3.67/5 from 49 votes. Choose Eau de New York for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Versus Time for Action for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de New York or Versus Time for Action?

Eau de New York lasts longest (Eau de New York 76/100, Versus Time for Action 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de New York or Versus Time for Action?

Eau de New York projects furthest (Eau de New York 68/100, Versus Time for Action 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de New York and Versus Time for Action smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Lemon Verbena and Oakmoss.

Is Eau de New York or Versus Time for Action better for summer or winter?

For summer, Versus Time for Action is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de New York is the stronger pick. Versus Time for Action suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de New York and Versus Time for Action?

Eau de New York has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Lemon Verbena, Basil and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and White Wood. Versus Time for Action has top notes of Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Lemon Verbena and Rose, a base of Lemon Tree and Oakmoss.