Fragrance comparison

JV x NJ vs Version Wood

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 367 ratings analysed

5 wins

JV x NJ

John Varvatos

3.79346 votes

Rank #7,042 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JV x NJ takes 5 of 6 categories.

JV x NJ
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

JV x NJ5/6

Version Wood1/6

Ratings & consensus: JV x NJ
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JV x NJ
Sillage & projection: JV x NJ
Value for money: Version Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): JV x NJ
Fragranxe ranking: JV x NJ

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JV x NJJohn Varvatos

Version WoodUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

Category winnerJV x NJRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

346 votes

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityJV x NJ

SillageJV x NJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value76

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CascaloneMandarin OrangeLimePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMintSageRosemaryHedione

Base4-6+ hrs

ClearwoodSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Category winnerJV x NJLongest dry-down: 4-6+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 18%Party 13%

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,042

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews77

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJV x NJHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Varvatos JV x NJ is a modern aromatic blue fragrance that opens with a splash of crisp kaffir lime, zesty mandarin orange, and breezy cascalone. That aquatic melon-tinted burst quickly meets an herbal core of French lavender, cooling garden mint, and crushed sage. It feels like stepping out of a clean shower into…

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Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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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, JV x NJ or Version Wood?

JV x NJ takes 5 of 6 categories. JV x NJ is rated 3.79/5 from 346 votes; Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes. Choose JV x NJ for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JV x NJ or Version Wood?

JV x NJ lasts longest (JV x NJ 56/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JV x NJ or Version Wood?

JV x NJ projects furthest (JV x NJ 53/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JV x NJ and Version Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Sage and Sandalwood.

Is JV x NJ or Version Wood better for summer or winter?

JV x NJ suits daytime wear; Version Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JV x NJ and Version Wood?

JV x NJ has top notes of Cascalone, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Mint, Sage and Rosemary, a base of Clearwood and Sandalwood. Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk.