Identity Code vs V/S Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.
Identity CodeChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
V/S HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Identity Code1/4
V/S Homme3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- V/S Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- Value for money
- V/S Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
Identity CodeInessanceV/S HommeVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV/S Homme
SillageIdentity Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV/S HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
StrawberryLime
Heart
LavenderAppleCardamom
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender, Cardamom and Cashmere Wood. 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
Fall50
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
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#23,075
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#12,216
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIdentity Code by Inessance presents a striking blend of fruity and woody notes, led by sharp strawberry and lime. It settles into a warm base of cashmere wood and sandalwood, creating an approachable profile for the everyday wearer. This woody aromatic scent works well as a versatile daily driver for office or casual …
Reviews →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.
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, Identity Code or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Identity Code or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Identity Code 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity Code or V/S Homme?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity Code and V/S Homme smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Cardamom and Cashmere Wood.
Is Identity Code or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity Code and V/S Homme?
Identity Code has top notes of Strawberry and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Apple and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.
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