Fragrance comparison

Prima Rugiada vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

Prima Rugiada

Profumi del Forte

4.0634 votes

Rank #30,904 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,921 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Prima Rugiada
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, 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.

Prima Rugiada2/7

V/S Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: V/S Homme
Community sentiment: Prima Rugiada
Longevity: V/S Homme
Sillage & projection: Prima Rugiada
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: V/S Homme
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

Prima RugiadaProfumi del Forte

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

26%Love

62%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerPrima RugiadaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillagePrima Rugiada

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

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

fresh74%

woody65%

floral56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintCuminOreganoLemonBlack PepperAldehydesCardamomCalabrian bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Tomato LeafWatery NotesFreesiaMirabelleLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCyclamenRose

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskBalsam FirAtlas CedarHaitian VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prima Rugiada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex64

Women14

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,904

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,921

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prima Rugiada by Profumi del Forte is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around cool morning air and Mediterranean greenery. It opens with an energetic rush of mint, lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and aldehydes, accompanied by galbanum and pungent culinary herbs like cumin and oregano. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a…

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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, Prima Rugiada or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Prima Rugiada is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Prima Rugiada for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, 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, Prima Rugiada or V/S Homme?

They last about the same: V/S Homme 66/100, Prima Rugiada 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Prima Rugiada or V/S Homme?

Prima Rugiada projects furthest (Prima Rugiada 67/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prima Rugiada and V/S Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Prima Rugiada or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Prima Rugiada is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. Prima Rugiada suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prima Rugiada and V/S Homme?

Prima Rugiada has top notes of Mint, Cumin, Oregano and Lemon, heart notes of Tomato Leaf, Watery Notes, Freesia and Mirabelle, a base of Musk, Balsam Fir, Atlas Cedar and Haitian 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.