Fragrance comparison

Sweetbriar & Moss vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

Sweetbriar & Moss

Clean

4.2348 votes

Rank #40,242 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,532 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sweetbriar & Moss
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Sweetbriar & Moss3/7

V/S Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sweetbriar & Moss
Community sentiment: Sweetbriar & Moss
Longevity: V/S Homme
Sillage & projection: V/S Homme
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: Sweetbriar & Moss
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

Sweetbriar & MossClean

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

mossy83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Sichuan PepperMandarin OrangeLitchi

Heart2 to 4 hours

OlibanumFlowersRose de MaiJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverCedarCashmere WoodAmber

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sweetbriar & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,532

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Sweetbriar & Moss offers a refreshing break from typical sweet florals by grounding bright garden blossoms in forest woods. The fragrance opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet litchi, lifted by the lively tingling warmth of Sichuan pepper. As the crisp start settles, rose de mai and jasmine bloom alongside …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sweetbriar & Moss or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Sweetbriar & Moss is rated 4.23/5 from 48 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Sweetbriar & Moss for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime 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, Sweetbriar & Moss or V/S Homme?

They last about the same: V/S Homme 66/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sweetbriar & Moss or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweetbriar & Moss and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Sweetbriar & Moss or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sweetbriar & Moss is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. Sweetbriar & Moss suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweetbriar & Moss and V/S Homme?

Sweetbriar & Moss has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Litchi, heart notes of Olibanum, Flowers, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. 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.