Fracas vs Valencia Vice Versa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fracas takes 3 of 5 categories.
FracasChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Valencia Vice VersaChoose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fracas3/5
Valencia Vice Versa2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Valencia Vice Versa
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fracas
- Sillage & projection
- Fracas
- Value for money
- Valencia Vice Versa
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fracas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FracasRobert PiguetValencia Vice VersaMilestone PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 69%Had 14%Want 17%
Category winnerValencia Vice VersaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
4,320 votes
46%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFracas
SillageFracas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerValencia Vice VersaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
fruity42%
vanilla100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
mossy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGinger
Heart
Orange BlossomGardenia
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer80
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#587
PerfumerGermaine Cellier
Launched—
Reviews313
Overall rank#47,208
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…
Reviews →Valencia Vice Versa by Milestone Perfumes opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a noticeable kick of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness fades, the fragrance shifts into a heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It wears best in moderate spring or autumn weather, bringing a clean, citru…
Reviews →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, Fracas or Valencia Vice Versa?
Fracas takes 3 of 5 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Valencia Vice Versa is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Valencia Vice Versa for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fracas or Valencia Vice Versa?
Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Valencia Vice Versa 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fracas or Valencia Vice Versa?
Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Valencia Vice Versa 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fracas and Valencia Vice Versa smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia.
Is Fracas or Valencia Vice Versa better for summer or winter?
Valencia Vice Versa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fracas and Valencia Vice Versa?
Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Valencia Vice Versa has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.
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