Fragrance comparison

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui vs Versace L'Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4,264 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui

Oscar de la Renta

4.131,684 votes

Rank #657 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%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?

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Versace L'Homme
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui5/7

Versace L'Homme2/7

Ratings & consensus: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Community sentiment: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Longevity: Versace L'Homme
Sillage & projection: Versace L'Homme
Value for money: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Versatility: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oscar de la Renta Pour LuiOscar de la Renta

Versace L'HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,684 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,684 votes

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

2,580 votes

Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVersace L'Homme

SillageVersace L'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value77

Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

leather61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGalbanumSageCarawayAnise

Heart

CarnationPatchouliCinnamonGeraniumCedarVetiverCyclamen

Base

OakmossLeatherLabdanumSandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Carnation, Patchouli 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

Spring60

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

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#657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOscar de la Renta Pour LuiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes, sharp lavender, and crushed juniper berries. The top notes feel bright and soapy, giving off a traditional barbershop freshness that immediately establishes its 1980s roots. Basil and sage add an herbal bite before the middle notes take over. As it sett…

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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.…

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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, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui or Versace L'Homme?

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui takes 5 of 7 categories. Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is rated 4.13/5 from 1,684 votes; Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes. Choose Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui or Versace L'Homme?

They last about the same: Versace L'Homme 72/100, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui or Versace L'Homme?

Versace L'Homme projects furthest (Versace L'Homme 65/100, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui and Versace L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Carnation, Patchouli and Cinnamon.

Is Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui or Versace L'Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is the stronger pick. For winter, Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui is the stronger pick. Versace L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui and Versace L'Homme?

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Juniper Berries and Basil, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Labdanum and Sandalwood. 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.