Fragrance comparison

The Voice of Reason vs V.O. Version Originale

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

The Voice of Reason

Lush

3.24139 votes

Rank #17,075 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,121 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V.O. Version Originale takes 7 of 7 categories.

The Voice of Reason
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.
V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Voice of Reason0/7

V.O. Version Originale7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Voice of ReasonLush

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityV.O. Version Originale

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

rose30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer31

Fall100

Winter90

Day80

Night100

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,075

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A dry, woody oriental with sandalwood, tonka and rose, The Voice of Reason leans smoky, warm and slightly powdery rather than sugary. It opens with a dark, jazz-club mood and settles into a smooth woody amber finish. This suits wearers who enjoy textured, atmospheric scents with a unisex profile. It can feel especial…

Reviews →

V.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…

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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 Voice of Reason or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale takes 7 of 7 categories. The Voice of Reason is rated 3.24/5 from 139 votes; V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes. Choose The Voice of Reason for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Voice of Reason or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, The Voice of Reason 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Voice of Reason or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, The Voice of Reason 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Voice of Reason and V.O. Version Originale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is The Voice of Reason or V.O. Version Originale better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Voice of Reason is the stronger pick. For winter, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. The Voice of Reason suits evening wear; V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Voice of Reason and V.O. Version Originale?

The Voice of Reason features Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.