Isfarkand vs V/S Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.
IsfarkandChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
V/S HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isfarkand2/7
V/S Homme5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Isfarkand
- Community sentiment
- V/S Homme
- Longevity
- V/S Homme
- Sillage & projection
- V/S Homme
- Value for money
- V/S Homme
- Versatility
- V/S Homme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isfarkand
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IsfarkandOrmonde JayneV/S HommeVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerIsfarkandRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
43%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
425 votes
32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
Category winnerV/S HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV/S Homme
SillageV/S Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV/S HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
soft spicy65%
sweet56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Pink Pepper
Base
VetiverCedarOakmoss
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cedar. 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
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,201
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews42
Overall rank#12,216
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerIsfarkandHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGeza Schoen crafted Isfarkand in 2005 as a crisp woody chypre built around bright citrus and cedarwood. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into a vibrant pink pepper core. As the top notes settle, dry vetiver and oakmoss ground the composition alongside smooth…
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, Isfarkand or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Isfarkand is rated 3.92/5 from 425 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Isfarkand for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Isfarkand or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Isfarkand 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Isfarkand or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Isfarkand 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Isfarkand and V/S Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is Isfarkand or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Isfarkand and V/S Homme?
Isfarkand has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. 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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