Fragrance comparison

Man's Illusion vs Version Sport

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

Man's Illusion

In The Box

4.5330 votes

Rank #23,721 Warm SpicyChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Version Sport

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,507 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man's Illusion takes 4 of 5 categories.

Man's Illusion
Choose it for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Version Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Man's Illusion4/5

Version Sport1/5

Ratings & consensus: Man's Illusion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Man's Illusion
Sillage & projection: Man's Illusion
Value for money: Version Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Man's Illusion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Man's IllusionIn The Box

Version SportUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 46%Had 2%Want 52%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

Category winnerMan's IllusionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

10%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

20%Love

50%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMan's Illusion

SillageMan's Illusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value89

Category winnerVersion SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

chocolate92%

soft spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotCitrus

Heart

Dark ChocolateClary Sage

Base

Patchouli

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Version Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMan's IllusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man's Illusion opens with a bright citrus and pink pepper lift, then turns warmer and thicker as dark chocolate, clary sage, and patchouli come forward. It reads spicy, sweet, and earthy rather than fresh. Based on the available feedback, this is a better fit for cold weather and night wear than casual daytime use. Sa…

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Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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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, Man's Illusion or Version Sport?

Man's Illusion takes 4 of 5 categories. Man's Illusion is rated 4.53/5 from 30 votes; Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Man's Illusion for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man's Illusion or Version Sport?

Man's Illusion lasts longest (Man's Illusion 91/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man's Illusion or Version Sport?

Man's Illusion projects furthest (Man's Illusion 83/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man's Illusion and Version Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is Man's Illusion or Version Sport better for summer or winter?

Man's Illusion suits evening wear; Version Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man's Illusion and Version Sport?

Man's Illusion has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Citrus, heart notes of Dark Chocolate and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli. Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss.