Fragrance comparison

Nelsy (2012) vs V.O. Version Originale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

Nelsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.8211 votes

Rank #49,993 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,904 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Nelsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, 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.

Nelsy (2012)0/4

V.O. Version Originale4/4

Ratings & consensus: V.O. Version Originale
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V.O. Version Originale
Sillage & projection: V.O. Version Originale
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Nelsy (2012)Arno Sorel

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

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

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityV.O. Version Originale

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineLemonApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineHawthornGeraniumPine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#49,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nelsy (2012) opens bright and fruity, with apple, tangerine and lemon leading into a soft floral heart. On skin it reads as a clean, soapy floral with a light woody sweetness underneath. It may suit shoppers who enjoy budget-friendly floral perfumes with a classic feel. Sampling first makes sense if you are sensitive…

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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, Nelsy (2012) or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale takes 4 of 4 categories. Nelsy (2012) is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes. Choose Nelsy (2012) for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, 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, Nelsy (2012) or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Nelsy (2012) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nelsy (2012) or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Nelsy (2012) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nelsy (2012) and V.O. Version Originale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Nelsy (2012) or V.O. Version Originale better for summer or winter?

Nelsy (2012) suits daytime wear; V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nelsy (2012) and V.O. Version Originale?

Nelsy (2012) has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Hawthorn and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and 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.