Fragrance comparison

Otto Kern Commitment Man vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

Otto Kern Commitment Man

Otto Kern

3.4212 votes

Rank #52,132 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #12,289 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Otto Kern Commitment Man
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Otto Kern Commitment Man1/5

V/S Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: V/S Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V/S Homme
Sillage & projection: Otto Kern Commitment Man
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V/S Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Otto Kern Commitment ManOtto Kern

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 53%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageOtto Kern Commitment Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMintGrapefruit

Heart

MartiniCardamomNutmeg

Base

CedarVetiver

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Mint, Cardamom and Nutmeg. 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

Summer29

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,132

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,289

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Otto Kern Commitment Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and cool blue mint. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, an unexpected vermouth and martini accord emerges alongside dry nutmeg and warm cardamom, giving the heart a crisp cocktail profile. The foundation stays grounded in cle…

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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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, Otto Kern Commitment Man or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Otto Kern Commitment Man is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Otto Kern Commitment Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Otto Kern Commitment Man or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Otto Kern Commitment Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Otto Kern Commitment Man or V/S Homme?

Otto Kern Commitment Man projects furthest (Otto Kern Commitment Man 64/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Otto Kern Commitment Man and V/S Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Otto Kern Commitment Man or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

Otto Kern Commitment Man suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Otto Kern Commitment Man and V/S Homme?

Otto Kern Commitment Man has top notes of Lime, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Martini, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.