Fragrance comparison

The Different vs OWN V

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

The Different

VELVET SAM

4.502 votes

Rank #54,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

OWN V

Mith

4.147 votes

Rank #35,646 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OWN V takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Different
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OWN V
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Different0/4

OWN V4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DifferentVELVET SAM

OWN VMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOWN V

SillageOWN V

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value71

Category winnerOWN VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

musky65%

citrus53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperWatery Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseIrisCypress

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

ClementineAldehydesMandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesAngelicaPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Star AniseBasilIrisPapyrusRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVirginian CedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)White MuskLeatherCypressAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for The Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOWN VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Different by VELVET SAM opens with an immediate flash of cool green cardamom and cracked pink pepper, cut through by a splash of fresh watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk aquatic splash softens into an aromatic heart of crushed cypress needles, dewy rose petals, and powdery iris. The foundation settles…

Reviews →

Mith OWN V is a bright, woody aromatic fragrance that opens with a burst of sweet clementine, zesty bergamot, and crisp aldehydes before settling into a smooth heart of powdery iris, basil, and crushed papyrus. The base wraps you in creamy sandalwood, Virginian cedar, soft white musk, and earthy vetiver. It smells cle…

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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, The Different or OWN V?

OWN V takes 4 of 4 categories. The Different is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; OWN V is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose The Different for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose OWN V for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Different or OWN V?

OWN V lasts longest (OWN V 66/100, The Different 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Different or OWN V?

OWN V projects furthest (OWN V 59/100, The Different 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Different and OWN V smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Rose and Iris.

Is The Different or OWN V better for summer or winter?

The Different suits daytime wear; OWN V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Different and OWN V?

The Different has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Watery Notes, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Iris and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Sandalwood. OWN V has top notes of Clementine, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Star Anise, Basil, Iris and Papyrus, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Virginian Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).