Fragrance comparison

Inoui vs Swing version two

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

1 wins

Inoui

Shiseido

4.54127 votes

Rank #23,782 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Swing version two

Julian Rouas

3.002 votes

Rank #60,931 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inoui takes 1 of 1 categories.

Inoui
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Swing version two
Choose it for a green and citrus character.

Inoui1/1

Swing version two0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InouiShiseido

Swing version twoJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

green100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum

Heart

PineFreesiaThymeJasmine

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta

Top

HollyAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Green Notes

Base

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InformationalShared notesGreen Notes and Amalfi Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer53

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night54

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInouiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…

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Swing version two by Julian Rouas is an aromatic green composition tailored for the golf course. It features sharp top notes of holly and Amalfi lemon that transition into a base of raw Provence herbs. The scent is designed to last through a round of sports, offering a crisp, herbaceous profile that stands out during …

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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, Inoui or Swing version two?

Inoui takes 1 of 1 categories. Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes; Swing version two is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Swing version two for a green and citrus character.

Do Inoui and Swing version two smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Inoui or Swing version two better for summer or winter?

Inoui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inoui and Swing version two?

Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta. Swing version two has top notes of Holly and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Green Notes.