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Fragrance comparison

Jicky vs Versus Uomo

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

Updated 3,371 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versus Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Jicky

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Versus Uomo

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Jicky1/7
Versus Uomo6/7
Ratings & consensus
Versus Uomo
Community sentiment
Versus Uomo
Longevity
Versus Uomo
Sillage & projection
Versus Uomo
Value for money
Versus Uomo
Versatility
Jicky
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Versus Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JickyGuerlain
Versus UomoVersace
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
Category winnerVersus UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

2,764 votes

50%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

499 votes

Category winnerVersus UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityVersus Uomo

SillageVersus Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value60
Category winnerVersus UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood
Top
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer67
Fall100
Winter66
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex61
Women32
Men85
Unisex11
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#1,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerVersus UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …

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Versace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jicky or Versus Uomo?

Versus Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jicky or Versus Uomo?

Versus Uomo lasts longest (Versus Uomo 73/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jicky or Versus Uomo?

Versus Uomo projects furthest (Versus Uomo 68/100, Jicky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jicky and Versus Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Jicky or Versus Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, Versus Uomo is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jicky and Versus Uomo?

Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin. Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.

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