Fragrance comparison

SueWong vs Versace Essence Exciting

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

6 wins

SueWong

Sue Wong

3.78144 votes

Rank #12,353 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Versace Essence Exciting

Versace

3.6776 votes

Rank #34,749 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SueWong takes 6 of 7 categories.

SueWong
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Versace Essence Exciting
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

SueWong6/7

Versace Essence Exciting0/7

Ratings & consensus: SueWong
Community sentiment: SueWong
Longevity: SueWong
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: SueWong
Versatility: SueWong
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SueWong

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SueWongSue Wong

Versace Essence ExcitingVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 28%Had 30%Want 42%

Category winnerSueWongRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

54%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

25%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerSueWongMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySueWong

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value32

Category winnerSueWongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

green100%

white floral86%

floral72%

citrus58%

soft spicy44%

fruity30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotFreesiaGrapefruitOrangeWatery Notes

Heart

PeachJasmine SambacJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaLilyJasminePeach

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Grapefruit, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Versace Essence Exciting, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer24

Fall91

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night21

Category winnerSueWongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex14

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,353

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#34,749

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSueWongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SueWong by Sue Wong presents a woody, citrus-forward profile anchored by patchouli and vanilla. Launched in 2013, this fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bergamot. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine sambac and peach emerges, creating a soft, powdery finish on the skin. It suits those seeking a…

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Versace Essence Exciting kicks off with an unapologetic burst of bitter pink grapefruit and snapped green stems. You smell the crisp rind immediately. Within ten minutes, dewy freesia and pale lily bloom across the skin, sweetened gently by a subtle touch of ripe white peach. It feels crisp, bright, and distinctly ret…

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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, SueWong or Versace Essence Exciting?

SueWong takes 6 of 7 categories. SueWong is rated 3.78/5 from 144 votes; Versace Essence Exciting is rated 3.67/5 from 76 votes. Choose SueWong for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Versace Essence Exciting for a green and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, SueWong or Versace Essence Exciting?

SueWong lasts longest (SueWong 71/100, Versace Essence Exciting 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SueWong or Versace Essence Exciting?

Projection is very close: SueWong 63/100, Versace Essence Exciting 63/100 for sillage.

Do SueWong and Versace Essence Exciting smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Grapefruit, Peach and Jasmine.

Is SueWong or Versace Essence Exciting better for summer or winter?

For summer, SueWong is the stronger pick. For winter, SueWong is the stronger pick. SueWong suits evening wear; Versace Essence Exciting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SueWong and Versace Essence Exciting?

SueWong has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Freesia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. Versace Essence Exciting has top notes of Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Lily, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk and Cedar.