Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs V pour Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 820 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

V pour Homme

Valentino

4.44718 votes

Rank #784 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V pour Homme takes 6 of 8 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
V pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sofia2/8

V pour Homme6/8

Ratings & consensus: V pour Homme
Community sentiment: V pour Homme
Longevity: V pour Homme
Sillage & projection: V pour Homme
Value for money: Sofia
Versatility: Sofia
Note pyramid (duration): V pour Homme
Fragranxe ranking: V pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaDetaille

V pour HommeValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.44/ 5 · 718 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerV pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

60%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

718 votes

Category winnerV pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityV pour Homme

SillageV pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSofiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperTamarindMandarin OrangeBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodAmberMaceCedarMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCacaoPatchouliCuminHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Jasmine

Category winnerV pour HommeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

Date 36%Casual 25%Work 23%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerV pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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Valentino V pour Homme is a warm woody oriental fragrance that blends zesty freshness with comforting sweetness. It opens with an energizing splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, and a kick of spicy pink pepper, quickly balanced by tart tamarind and herbal basil. As it settles onto skin, creamy sandalwood and dry cedar…

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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, Sofia or V pour Homme?

V pour Homme takes 6 of 8 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; V pour Homme is rated 4.44/5 from 718 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose V pour Homme for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or V pour Homme?

V pour Homme lasts longest (V pour Homme 71/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or V pour Homme?

V pour Homme projects furthest (V pour Homme 62/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and V pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tamarind, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Sofia or V pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sofia is the stronger pick. For winter, V pour Homme is the stronger pick. Sofia suits daytime wear; V pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and V pour Homme?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. V pour Homme has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tamarind, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Amber, Mace and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Cacao, Patchouli and Cumin.