Fragrance comparison

Mesnee d'Hellequin vs Homem Verse

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mesnee d'Hellequin

Alkemia Perfumes

4.0162 votes

Rank #15,394 WoodyEarthy

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Verse

Natura

3.77197 votes

Rank #30,551 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mesnee d'Hellequin takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mesnee d'Hellequin
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Homem Verse
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Mesnee d'Hellequin6/7

Homem Verse1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Community sentiment: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Longevity: Homem Verse
Sillage & projection: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Value for money: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Versatility: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mesnee d'Hellequin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mesnee d'HellequinAlkemia Perfumes

Homem VerseNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

3.77/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 60%Had 19%Want 21%

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

22%Love

45%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHomem Verse

SillageMesnee d'Hellequin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

mineral77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Balsam FirCypressGalbanumGreen LeavesEarthy NotesCedarOakmossLichenVetiverTeak WoodBoletus edulis

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mineral notesGrapefruitGingerBergamotPetitgrainSP3 CarbonCardamomCilantro

Heart

LavenderGeraniumBay LeafVioletGalbanumCypress

Base

VetiverBreu-BrancoCashmeranAmberSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCypress, Galbanum, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

Men92

Unisex5

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,394

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,551

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mesnee d'Hellequin by Alkemia Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Mesnee d'Hellequin was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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Natura Homem Verse is a woody aromatic creation launched in 2020. It combines mineral notes and grapefruit with a heart of lavender and cypress, settling into a base of vetiver and rare Breu-Branco resin. This is a versatile, crisp scent built for daily wear, leaning into a modern, textured profile that feels comforta…

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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, Mesnee d'Hellequin or Homem Verse?

Mesnee d'Hellequin takes 6 of 7 categories. Mesnee d'Hellequin is rated 4.01/5 from 62 votes; Homem Verse is rated 3.77/5 from 197 votes. Choose Mesnee d'Hellequin for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Homem Verse for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mesnee d'Hellequin or Homem Verse?

They last about the same: Homem Verse 61/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mesnee d'Hellequin or Homem Verse?

Projection is very close: Mesnee d'Hellequin 50/100, Homem Verse 48/100 for sillage.

Do Mesnee d'Hellequin and Homem Verse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Galbanum, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Mesnee d'Hellequin or Homem Verse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mesnee d'Hellequin is the stronger pick. For winter, Mesnee d'Hellequin is the stronger pick. Mesnee d'Hellequin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mesnee d'Hellequin and Homem Verse?

Mesnee d'Hellequin features Balsam Fir, Cypress, Galbanum, Green Leaves and Earthy Notes. Homem Verse has top notes of Mineral notes, Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Bay Leaf and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Breu-Branco, Cashmeran and Amber.