Fragrance comparison

Passionate vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Passionate

Marilyn Miglin

3.836 votes

Rank #62,667 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,686 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Passionate
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Passionate1/4

V/S Homme3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Passionate
Sillage & projection: V/S Homme
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

PassionateMarilyn Miglin

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPassionate

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

woody70%

aromatic60%

fresh50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PimentoNutmegGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Cashmere WoodRoseEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

SandalwoodAmberTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafMusk

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Cashmere Wood and Rose. Durations are only published for Passionate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,686

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Passionate by Marilyn Miglin delivers a brisk, spiced greeting that settles into an inviting woody warmth. It opens with bright mandarin orange and aromatic geranium, immediately sharpened by biting pimento and dry nutmeg. That sharp, fresh spicy flash gives way to a plush heart of cashmere wood, classical rose, and E…

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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, Passionate or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Passionate is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Passionate for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Passionate or V/S Homme?

Passionate lasts longest (Passionate 70/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Passionate or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Passionate 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Passionate and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Cashmere Wood and Rose.

Is Passionate or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

Passionate suits day or night wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Passionate and V/S Homme?

Passionate has top notes of Pimento, Nutmeg, Geranium and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. 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.