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Fragrance comparison

Summer Night vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 283 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Summer Night

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • V/S Homme

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

Summer Night2/7
V/S Homme5/7
Ratings & consensus
Summer Night
Community sentiment
Summer Night
Longevity
V/S Homme
Sillage & projection
V/S Homme
Value for money
V/S Homme
Versatility
V/S Homme
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
Summer NightCanali
V/S HommeVersace
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerSummer NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

141 votes

32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerSummer NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value67
Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegAppleCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
MelonJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base3 to 5 hours
LeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanVetiverIrisMuskOakmoss
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Summer Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer89
Fall32
Winter8
Day96
Night100
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men81
Unisex14
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,328

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,944

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer Night by Canali is a fresh woody fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with a grounded timber base. Released in 2005 as a limited edition Eau de Toilette, it opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, apple, and pineapple laced with coriander and cardamom. The core softens into melon, jasmi…

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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.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Summer Night or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Summer Night is rated 4.04/5 from 141 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Summer Night for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer Night or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Summer Night 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Night or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Summer Night 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Night and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Summer Night or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Night is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. Summer Night suits day or night wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer Night and V/S Homme?

Summer Night has top notes of Pineapple, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.

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