Fragrance comparison

Liz Claiborne vs Versace Essence Exciting

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 699 ratings analysed

5 wins

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,707 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Versace Essence Exciting

Versace

3.6776 votes

Rank #34,749 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liz Claiborne takes 5 of 7 categories.

Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Versace Essence Exciting
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liz Claiborne5/7

Versace Essence Exciting1/7

Ratings & consensus: Liz Claiborne
Community sentiment: Liz Claiborne
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Versace Essence Exciting
Value for money: Liz Claiborne
Versatility: Liz Claiborne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liz Claiborne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

Versace Essence ExcitingVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 28%Had 30%Want 42%

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

25%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVersace Essence Exciting

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value32

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

green100%

white floral86%

floral72%

citrus58%

soft spicy44%

fruity30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both green, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaLilyJasminePeach

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Green Notes, Peach and Lily. Durations are only published for Versace Essence Exciting, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night21

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,707

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#34,749

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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Versace Essence Exciting kicks off with an unapologetic burst of bitter pink grapefruit and snapped green stems. You smell the crisp rind immediately. Within ten minutes, dewy freesia and pale lily bloom across the skin, sweetened gently by a subtle touch of ripe white peach. It feels crisp, bright, and distinctly ret…

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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, Liz Claiborne or Versace Essence Exciting?

Liz Claiborne takes 5 of 7 categories. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; Versace Essence Exciting is rated 3.67/5 from 76 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Versace Essence Exciting for a green and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liz Claiborne or Versace Essence Exciting?

They last about the same: Liz Claiborne 67/100, Versace Essence Exciting 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Liz Claiborne or Versace Essence Exciting?

Versace Essence Exciting projects furthest (Versace Essence Exciting 63/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liz Claiborne and Versace Essence Exciting smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Green Notes, Peach and Lily.

Is Liz Claiborne or Versace Essence Exciting better for summer or winter?

For summer, Liz Claiborne is the stronger pick. For winter, Liz Claiborne is the stronger pick. Versace Essence Exciting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liz Claiborne and Versace Essence Exciting?

Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Versace Essence Exciting has top notes of Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Lily, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk and Cedar.