Fragrance comparison

Saso vs V'E

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

5 wins

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #28,350 PowderyWoody

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69%scent match

Closely related

V'E

Versace

3.89206 votes

Rank #30,568 WoodyYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saso takes 5 of 7 categories.

Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
V'E
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Saso5/7

V'E2/7

Ratings & consensus: Saso
Community sentiment: Saso
Longevity: Saso
Sillage & projection: V'E
Value for money: Saso
Versatility: V'E
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SasoShiseido

V'EVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

Category winnerSasoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerSasoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySaso

SillageV'E

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSasoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

woody100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesGreen NotesAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusRoseYlang-YlangCyclamenJasmineOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossHeliotropeVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for V'E, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer54

Fall88

Winter58

Day100

Night41

Category winnerV'EMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSasoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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Versace V'E is an expressive chypre floral built on crisp botanical contrasts. The first spray releases fizzy aldehydes, tart Amalfi lemon, and crushed green leaves. Give it five minutes. Once that initial sharp solvent lift evaporates, a rich heart of narcissus, dewy rose, and powdery orris root unfolds on warm skin.…

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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, Saso or V'E?

Saso takes 5 of 7 categories. Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes; V'E is rated 3.89/5 from 206 votes. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose V'E for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saso or V'E?

Saso lasts longest (Saso 72/100, V'E 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saso or V'E?

V'E projects furthest (V'E 64/100, Saso 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saso and V'E smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Saso or V'E better for summer or winter?

For summer, V'E is the stronger pick. For winter, Saso is the stronger pick. Saso suits evening wear; V'E suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saso and V'E?

Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood. V'E has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of oak moss, Heliotrope, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.