Fragrance comparison

Messages vs V.O. Version Originale

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

Messages

Mariella Burani

4.2232 votes

Rank #34,740 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,415 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V.O. Version Originale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Messages
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Messages3/7

V.O. Version Originale4/7

Ratings & consensus: V.O. Version Originale
Community sentiment: Messages
Longevity: V.O. Version Originale
Sillage & projection: V.O. Version Originale
Value for money: Messages
Versatility: Messages
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V.O. Version Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MessagesMariella Burani

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

4.27/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerMessagesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityV.O. Version Originale

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMessagesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSandalwoodCarnationVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Carnation. Durations are only published for Messages, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night64

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerMessagesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Messages by Mariella Burani presents an aromatic floral woody profile built around fresh herbal nuances and smooth base layers. The fragrance leads with a brisk, clean lavender accent that feels crisp and slightly cooling. As the scent settles, classic floral elements emerge, pairing soft rose and lily-of-the-valley w…

Reviews →

V.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…

Reviews →

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, Messages or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale takes 4 of 7 categories. Messages is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes; V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes. Choose Messages for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Messages or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Messages 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Messages or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Messages 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Messages and V.O. Version Originale smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Carnation.

Is Messages or V.O. Version Originale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Messages is the stronger pick. For winter, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. Messages suits daytime wear; V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Messages and V.O. Version Originale?

Messages features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Carnation and Virginia Cedar. V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.