Fragrance comparison

Oligarch vs Version Sport

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,212 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #154 CitrusAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Version Sport

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,507 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Version Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oligarch4/5

Version Sport1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oligarch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oligarch
Sillage & projection: Oligarch
Value for money: Version Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oligarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OligarchRoja Dove

Version SportUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

Category winnerOligarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

20%Love

50%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value89

Category winnerVersion SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Lavender and Apple. Durations are only published for Version Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#154

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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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, Oligarch or Version Sport?

Oligarch takes 4 of 5 categories. Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes; Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oligarch or Version Sport?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oligarch or Version Sport?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oligarch and Version Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Lavender and Apple.

Is Oligarch or Version Sport better for summer or winter?

Version Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oligarch and Version Sport?

Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar. Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss.