Fragrance comparison

Monsieur vs Versace L'Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,689 ratings analysed

4 wins

Monsieur

Lanvin

4.56109 votes

Rank #5,083 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Versace L'Homme

Versace

3.832,580 votes

Rank #24,536 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 4 of 7 categories.

Monsieur
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Versace L'Homme
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Monsieur4/7

Versace L'Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Monsieur
Community sentiment: Monsieur
Longevity: Versace L'Homme
Sillage & projection: Monsieur
Value for money: Versace L'Homme
Versatility: Versace L'Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonsieurLanvin

Versace L'HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

2,580 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVersace L'Homme

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVersace L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

leather61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesBergamotLemonFruity NotesClary Sage

Heart

CarnationCinnamonJasmineSandalwoodCedarRoseGeranium

Base

CivetMuskOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanillaMyrrh

Top20-30 mins

LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Carnation and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Versace L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerVersace L'HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monsieur Lanvin is a classic 1964 chypre for men that centers on a dry, mossy oakmoss base. It opens with bright citrus and green leaves before settling into a sophisticated blend of carnation, leather, and animalic civet. This fragrance suits mature men who appreciate old-school, refined aromatic profiles for formal …

Reviews →

Versace L'Homme is a throwback powerhouse from 1984 that refuses to apologize. It hits your skin with a brisk burst of bitter lemon, herbal basil, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp citrus flash calms down after ten minutes. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of spicy carnation, cinnamon, and dry cedar takes over.…

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, Monsieur or Versace L'Homme?

Monsieur takes 4 of 7 categories. Monsieur is rated 4.56/5 from 109 votes; Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes. Choose Monsieur for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Monsieur or Versace L'Homme?

They last about the same: Versace L'Homme 72/100, Monsieur 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Monsieur or Versace L'Homme?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 70/100, Versace L'Homme 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monsieur and Versace L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Carnation and Cinnamon.

Is Monsieur or Versace L'Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Versace L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monsieur and Versace L'Homme?

Monsieur has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Lemon and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Civet, Musk, Oakmoss and Labdanum. Versace L'Homme has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.