Fragrance comparison

Mouse vs V.O. Version Originale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Mouse

Roccobarocco

3.9736 votes

Rank #36,147 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,855 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Mouse
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mouse0/7

V.O. Version Originale7/7

Ratings & consensus: V.O. Version Originale
Community sentiment: V.O. Version Originale
Longevity: V.O. Version Originale
Sillage & projection: V.O. Version Originale
Value for money: V.O. Version Originale
Versatility: V.O. Version Originale
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

MouseRoccobarocco

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 19%Had 41%Want 40%

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

36%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityV.O. Version Originale

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonJuniper BerriesNeroliTangerine

Heart

CardamomPink PepperLily-of-the-ValleyRoseIrisPepper

Base

MuskAmbergris

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Tangerine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall25

Winter42

Day100

Night17

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,147

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouse by Roccobarocco is a crisp, aromatic citrus scent for women launched in 2001. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper berries, settling into a spicy, musky heart that feels grounded yet playful. This is an ideal daytime fragrance for spring mornings or warm office environments, offering a refreshing, cl…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mouse or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale takes 7 of 7 categories. Mouse is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes; V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes. Choose Mouse for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Mouse 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Tangerine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

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

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

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

Mouse has top notes of Lemon, Juniper Berries, Neroli and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk and Ambergris. 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.