Fragrance comparison

Erolfa vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,322 ratings analysed

Erolfa

Creed

4.112,180 votes

Rank #27,928 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #12,276 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Erolfa2/7

V/S Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Erolfa
Community sentiment: Erolfa
Longevity: V/S Homme
Sillage & projection: V/S Homme
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

ErolfaCreed

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,180 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerErolfaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,180 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerErolfaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonVioletCaraway

Heart2-4 hrs

Herbal NotesPine TreeGingerPepperJasmineCyclamenNutmeg Flower

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodOakmossCedar

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Violet, Jasmine and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Erolfa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,928

PerfumerOlivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,276

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Erolfa opens with an immediate burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and juicy honeydew melon, evoking the sensation of cool ocean air on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus settle, green herbal notes and pine needles emerge to give the scent a brisk, natural coastal feel. The base settles into Creed's signature…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Erolfa or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Erolfa is rated 4.11/5 from 2,180 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Erolfa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Erolfa or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Erolfa 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erolfa or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Erolfa 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erolfa and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Violet, Jasmine and Cyclamen.

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

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

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

Erolfa has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Pine Tree, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.