Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Versailles Exclusive Man

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Epic

JAFRA

4.3918 votes

Rank #37,987 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Versailles Exclusive Man

Versailles

4.001 votes

Rank #58,147 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Epic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Versailles Exclusive Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epic2/4

Versailles Exclusive Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Versailles Exclusive Man
Sillage & projection: Versailles Exclusive Man
Value for money: Epic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicJAFRA

Versailles Exclusive ManVersailles

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 56%Had 32%Want 12%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVersailles Exclusive Man

SillageVersailles Exclusive Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEpicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLavenderMintIvyVerbenaBlack Pepper

Heart

LotusGeraniumPimento

Base

AmberWhite MuskPatchouliSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitLavenderMint

Heart

JasmineGeraniumCedar

Base

AmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Spring0

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic by JAFRA is a classic aromatic-spicy masculine scent from 1997. It features a bright opening of grapefruit, mint, and verbena that settles into a reliable amber and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for men seeking a clean, versatile scent profile for warmer days or professional environments when a subtl…

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Versailles Exclusive Man combines bright citrus and calming lavender to create a clean, wearable option for the modern office environment. A grounding cedar note keeps the composition crisp, dry, and balanced throughout the day. It offers a fresh, dependable scent profile for daily wear without overwhelming those arou…

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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, Epic or Versailles Exclusive Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Epic is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; Versailles Exclusive Man is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Epic for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Versailles Exclusive Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Versailles Exclusive Man?

Versailles Exclusive Man lasts longest (Versailles Exclusive Man 80/100, Epic 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Versailles Exclusive Man?

Versailles Exclusive Man projects furthest (Versailles Exclusive Man 75/100, Epic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Versailles Exclusive Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Geranium.

Is Epic or Versailles Exclusive Man better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear; Versailles Exclusive Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Versailles Exclusive Man?

Epic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Ivy, heart notes of Lotus, Geranium and Pimento, a base of Amber, White Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Versailles Exclusive Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk.