Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Vera Wang for Men

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 989 ratings analysed

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #41,330 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vera Wang for Men

Vera Wang

4.13976 votes

Rank #24,566 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vera Wang for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vera Wang for Men
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ramsés II1/5

Vera Wang for Men4/5

Ratings & consensus: Vera Wang for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ramsés II
Sillage & projection: Vera Wang for Men
Value for money: Vera Wang for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vera Wang for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Vera Wang for MenVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

4.13/ 5 · 976 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerVera Wang for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

37%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

976 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageVera Wang for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value73

Category winnerVera Wang for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

YuzuMandarin Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegLeatherAnise

Base5-7 hrs

TobaccoSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Vera Wang for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,566

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVera Wang for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

Reviews →

Vera Wang for Men is a smooth woody spicy fragrance that balances energetic freshness with polite, masculine warmth. It opens with a crisp splash of Japanese yuzu citrus and green mandarin leaves, delivering an instant burst of clean brightness. Within twenty minutes, the scent pivots into a comfortable heart of grate…

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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, Ramsés II or Vera Wang for Men?

Vera Wang for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Vera Wang for Men is rated 4.13/5 from 976 votes. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vera Wang for Men for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramsés II or Vera Wang for Men?

Ramsés II lasts longest (Ramsés II 65/100, Vera Wang for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramsés II or Vera Wang for Men?

Vera Wang for Men projects furthest (Vera Wang for Men 53/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramsés II and Vera Wang for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Tobacco.

Is Ramsés II or Vera Wang for Men better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear; Vera Wang for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Vera Wang for Men?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. Vera Wang for Men has top notes of Yuzu and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Nutmeg, Leather and Anise, a base of Tobacco and Sandalwood.