Fragrance comparison

Turquatic vs V'E

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,415 ratings analysed

4 wins

Turquatic

MAC · 2005

4.161,209 votes

Rank #1,195 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

V'E

Versace

3.89206 votes

Rank #33,089 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turquatic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Turquatic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V'E
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Turquatic4/7

V'E3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TurquaticMAC

V'EVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 1,209 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

Category winnerTurquaticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,125 votes

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerTurquaticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityV'E

SillageV'E

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTurquaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aquatic60%

woody100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LotusOrris Root

Heart

CedarPoppy

Base

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Top15-30 mins

AldehydesGreen NotesAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusRoseYlang-YlangCyclamenJasmineOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossHeliotropeVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Virginia Cedar and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for V'E, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer54

Fall88

Winter58

Day100

Night72

Category winnerV'EMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex42

Women54

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews192

Overall rank#33,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurquaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Designed for warm weather and daily routine sprays, MAC Turquatic blends watery lotus with powdery orris root and dry cedarwood. The scent sits close to the skin, offering a polite aquatic presence that never overpowers crowded rooms. It works as an easy daytime reach for hot outdoor events.

Reviews →

Versace V'E is an expressive chypre floral built on crisp botanical contrasts. The first spray releases fizzy aldehydes, tart Amalfi lemon, and crushed green leaves. Give it five minutes. Once that initial sharp solvent lift evaporates, a rich heart of narcissus, dewy rose, and powdery orris root unfolds on warm skin.…

Reviews →

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, Turquatic or V'E?

Turquatic takes 4 of 7 categories. Turquatic is rated 4.16/5 from 1,209 votes; V'E is rated 3.89/5 from 206 votes. Choose Turquatic for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V'E for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Turquatic or V'E?

V'E lasts longest (V'E 64/100, Turquatic 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Turquatic or V'E?

V'E projects furthest (V'E 64/100, Turquatic 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Turquatic and V'E smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Turquatic or V'E better for summer or winter?

For summer, V'E is the stronger pick. For winter, V'E is the stronger pick. Turquatic suits daytime wear; V'E suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Turquatic and V'E?

Turquatic has top notes of Lotus and Orris Root, heart notes of Cedar and Poppy. V'E has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of oak moss, Heliotrope, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.