Fragrance comparison

Klaus vs V.O. Version Originale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Klaus

Thera Cosméticos

3.2619 votes

Rank #67,795 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,855 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V.O. Version Originale takes 4 of 5 categories.

Klaus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Klaus1/5

V.O. Version Originale4/5

Ratings & consensus: V.O. Version Originale
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V.O. Version Originale
Sillage & projection: V.O. Version Originale
Value for money: Klaus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V.O. Version Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KlausThera Cosméticos

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.26/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

4.27/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

26%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityV.O. Version Originale

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKlausBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineBlack PepperLemonRosemary

Heart

GeraniumPepperRose

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lemon, Geranium and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day50

Night100

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,795

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Klaus opens with a sharp burst of tangerine and sour lemon, immediately cut by crushed black pepper and green rosemary. The citrus top notes fizz on skin for about fifteen minutes before a heart of geranium and rose pulls back the initial sharpness. As the scent settles, warm tonka bean and sweet vanilla take over the…

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V.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…

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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, Klaus or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale takes 4 of 5 categories. Klaus is rated 3.26/5 from 19 votes; V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes. Choose Klaus for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Klaus or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Klaus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Klaus or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Klaus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Klaus and V.O. Version Originale smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lemon, Geranium and Pepper.

Is Klaus or V.O. Version Originale better for summer or winter?

Klaus suits evening wear; V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Klaus and V.O. Version Originale?

Klaus has top notes of Tangerine, Black Pepper, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.