Fragrance comparison

Everyone vs Version Black

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Everyone

Creation Lamis

4.002 votes

Rank #56,954 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,062 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Version Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Everyone
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Everyone0/5

Version Black4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Version Black
Sillage & projection: Version Black
Value for money: Version Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Version Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EveryoneCreation Lamis

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

19%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVersion Black

SillageVersion Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value93

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonCardamomPineappleGreen NotesMandarin OrangePapayaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegVioletOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarOakmossAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFreesiaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 13%Party 10%

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Casual 47%Work 32%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVersion BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation Lamis Everyone opens with a splash of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a touch of sweet pineapple that immediately brings to mind freshly cut fruit. As the initial citrus blast settles, green notes and a hint of warm cardamom give the scent a crisp, clean herbal quality. The heart softens into a gentle …

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Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…

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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, Everyone or Version Black?

Version Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Everyone is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes. Choose Everyone for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Everyone or Version Black?

They last about the same: Version Black 55/100, Everyone 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Everyone or Version Black?

Projection is very close: Version Black 52/100, Everyone 50/100 for sillage.

Do Everyone and Version Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Everyone or Version Black better for summer or winter?

Everyone suits daytime wear; Version Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Everyone and Version Black?

Everyone has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Pineapple and Green Notes, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood.