Fragrance comparison

V vs CEO Man

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

2 wins

G Parfums

3.147 votes

Rank #65,547 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

CEO Man

BellaVita

3.5751 votes

Rank #36,294 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V takes 2 of 3 categories.

V
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CEO Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

V2/3

CEO Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VG Parfums

CEO ManBellaVita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%

3.57/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 80%Had 12%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

24%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityV

SillageV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

citrus53%

amber42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverJuniperCitrusesCashmeranAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusAppleGinger

Heart

GeraniumJuniperSage

Base

AmberCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Juniper, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night79

Spring95

Summer95

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 13%

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,547

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCEO ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

V by G Parfums delivers a crisp, pine-tinted rush of aromatic wood and tart citrus right out of the nozzle. The opening bursts with bracing juniper berries and sharp citruses before grounding itself in earthy vetiver and fuzzy cashmeran. It feels clean. It stays dry. A subtle hint of amber and warm tonka bean settles …

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CEO Man by BellaVita offers a sharp, office-ready burst of fresh spice and crisp apple that quickly transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and geranium. As it settles, a clean cedarwood base with amber undertones dominates. This budget-friendly blend suits daily office wear during warm spring and summer days, pr…

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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, V or CEO Man?

V takes 2 of 3 categories. V is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; CEO Man is rated 3.57/5 from 51 votes. Choose V for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CEO Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, V or CEO Man?

V lasts longest (V 80/100, CEO Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V or CEO Man?

V projects furthest (V 88/100, CEO Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V and CEO Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Juniper, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is V or CEO Man better for summer or winter?

V suits daytime wear; CEO Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V and CEO Man?

V features Vetiver, Juniper, Citruses, Cashmeran and Amber. CEO Man has top notes of Citrus, Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper and Sage, a base of Amber, Cedar, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.