Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs Versailles

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Versailles

Oscar London

4.3228 votes

Rank #31,110 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Versailles
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kardigan2/4

Versailles2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

VersaillesOscar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

71%Love

11%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageVersailles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value39

Category winnerKardiganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Top

GrapefruitBergamotMint

Heart

GeraniumViolet

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanNutmegVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

Men13

Unisex60

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVersaillesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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Versailles by Oscar London opens with a burst of tart grapefruit, sharp bergamot, and cool mint. As the citrus sparkle relaxes, crisp geranium and soft violet emerge over a base of patchouli, cedar-toned sandalwood, and ambroxan. It offers an easy option for morning office wear or warm spring afternoons when you want …

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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, Kardigan or Versailles?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Versailles is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Versailles for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or Versailles?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Versailles 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or Versailles?

Versailles projects furthest (Versailles 55/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and Versailles smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint and Patchouli.

Is Kardigan or Versailles better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits daytime wear; Versailles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and Versailles?

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense. Versailles has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ambroxan and Nutmeg.