Fragrance comparison

Malabar 2017 vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malabar 2017

House of Hautt

4.2421 votes

Rank #45,324 IrisAromatic

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27%scent match

Clearly different

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,224 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malabar 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Malabar 2017
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malabar 20174/5

V/S Homme1/5

Ratings & consensus: Malabar 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malabar 2017
Sillage & projection: Malabar 2017
Value for money: Malabar 2017
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V/S Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malabar 2017House of Hautt

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerMalabar 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMalabar 2017

SillageMalabar 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMalabar 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

violet69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCorianderTonka BeanCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarAmberOakmossVanilla

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSage, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Malabar 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,324

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,224

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Malabar 2017 pairs earthy rootiness with smooth warmth. The scent opens on bitter bergamot and dry sage, giving off a brief aromatic spark before powdery iris takes total command. You will not find soapy florals here. Instead, rich cardamom and sweet tonka bean wrap around the iris heart to create a plu…

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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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, Malabar 2017 or V/S Homme?

Malabar 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories. Malabar 2017 is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Malabar 2017 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malabar 2017 or V/S Homme?

Malabar 2017 lasts longest (Malabar 2017 72/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malabar 2017 or V/S Homme?

Malabar 2017 projects furthest (Malabar 2017 78/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malabar 2017 and V/S Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Tonka Bean.

Is Malabar 2017 or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

Malabar 2017 suits evening wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malabar 2017 and V/S Homme?

Malabar 2017 has top notes of Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.