Fragrance comparison

Swing version two vs Inoui

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

Swing version two

Julian Rouas

3.002 votes

Rank #60,931 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Inoui

Shiseido

4.54127 votes

Rank #23,782 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inoui takes 1 of 1 categories.

Swing version two
Choose it for a green and citrus character.
Inoui
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Swing version two0/1

Inoui1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Swing version twoJulian Rouas

InouiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.54/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

63%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HollyAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Green Notes

Base

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Top

Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum

Heart

PineFreesiaThymeJasmine

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon and Green Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring89

Summer53

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInouiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Swing version two by Julian Rouas is an aromatic green composition tailored for the golf course. It features sharp top notes of holly and Amalfi lemon that transition into a base of raw Provence herbs. The scent is designed to last through a round of sports, offering a crisp, herbaceous profile that stands out during …

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Shiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…

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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, Swing version two or Inoui?

Inoui takes 1 of 1 categories. Swing version two is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes. Choose Swing version two for a green and citrus character. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Swing version two and Inoui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon and Green Notes.

Is Swing version two or Inoui better for summer or winter?

Inoui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Swing version two and Inoui?

Swing version two has top notes of Holly and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Green Notes. Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta.