Fragrance comparison

La Tulipe vs Versailles

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6,578 ratings analysed

La Tulipe

Byredo

3.996,573 votes

Rank #1,625 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Versailles

Julian Rouas

3.005 votes

Rank #59,743 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories.

La Tulipe
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Versailles
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

La Tulipe1/3

Versailles2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La TulipeByredo

VersaillesJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 6,573 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

5,928 votes

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVersailles

SillageVersailles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green83%

soft spicy65%

fruity48%

aromatic30%

musky91%

woody83%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaCyclamenRhuburb

Heart

pink tulip

Base

Green NotesVetyverWoodsy Notes

Top

LavenderMusk

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Green NotesVetyverHolly

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,625

PerfumerBen Gorham, Jérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews419

Overall rank#59,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLa TulipeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Tulipe by Byredo captures the spirit of a crisp spring morning. It presents a photorealistic floral profile, centered on the pink tulip note, balanced by green stems and freesia. This is a clean, minimal scent suited for daytime wear during the warmer months, offering a fresh experience for those who prefer unprete…

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Versailles by Julian Rouas centers on a sharp, aromatic blend of lavender and musk that quickly transitions into a dry, woodsy heart. Finished with a ginger-spiked base, this fragrance offers a clean, professional profile tailored for those who prefer traditional, no-nonsense scents during spring daytime activities. I…

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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, La Tulipe or Versailles?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories. La Tulipe is rated 3.99/5 from 6,573 votes; Versailles is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose La Tulipe for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Versailles for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Tulipe or Versailles?

Versailles lasts longest (Versailles 80/100, La Tulipe 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Tulipe or Versailles?

Versailles projects furthest (Versailles 75/100, La Tulipe 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Tulipe and Versailles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Vetyver and Woodsy Notes.

Is La Tulipe or Versailles better for summer or winter?

Versailles suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Tulipe and Versailles?

La Tulipe has top notes of Freesia, Cyclamen and Rhuburb, heart notes of pink tulip, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. Versailles has top notes of Lavender and Musk, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Holly.