Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Salvia vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 160 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Salvia

    Choose it for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • V/S Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Salvia0/5
V/S Homme5/5
Ratings & consensus
V/S Homme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
V/S Homme
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
SalviaOlfactive Pharmacy
V/S HommeVersace
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%
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
39%Love
28%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
17%Hate

18 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
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value67
Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
soft spicy88%
amber77%
vanilla65%
woody53%
green42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Clary SageSageCedar LeavesBergamotTangerine
Heart
MateVioletGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Tonka BeanCedarAmbergrisMusk
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesSage, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tonka Bean. 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
Summer78
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night22
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex73
Women18
Men81
Unisex14
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,871

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,302

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvia opens with a clean splash of bergamot and tangy tangerine, which quickly steps aside to let the herbal green notes dominate. Rather than a dry kitchen herb, this fragrance leans into a wet, slightly soapy garden vibe. The heart reveals a bitter mate tea note mixed with soft violet leaves, giving the scent a coo…

Reviews →

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.

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Salvia or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Salvia is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Salvia for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Salvia or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Salvia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Salvia or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Salvia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Salvia and V/S Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tonka Bean.

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

Salvia suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Salvia has top notes of Clary Sage, Sage, Cedar Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Mate, Violet, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Ambergris and Musk. 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.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance