Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs Le Rayon Vert

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #23,989 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Le Rayon Vert

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9963 votes

Rank #5,654 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gianni takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Rayon Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gianni4/7

Le Rayon Vert3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gianni
Community sentiment: Gianni
Longevity: Le Rayon Vert
Sillage & projection: Gianni
Value for money: Gianni
Versatility: Le Rayon Vert
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Rayon Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

3.99/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerGianniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe Rayon Vert

SillageGianni

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGianniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose

Base

OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Gianni, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Date 38%Party 32%Work 16%Casual 14%

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…

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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, Gianni or Le Rayon Vert?

Gianni takes 4 of 7 categories. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or Le Rayon Vert?

Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Gianni 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or Le Rayon Vert?

Projection is very close: Gianni 74/100, Le Rayon Vert 72/100 for sillage.

Do Gianni and Le Rayon Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Gardenia.

Is Gianni or Le Rayon Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Rayon Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Gianni is the stronger pick. Gianni suits evening wear; Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gianni and Le Rayon Vert?

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir.