Fragrance comparison

V'E vs Via

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 303 ratings analysed

V'E

Versace

3.89206 votes

Rank #30,505 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Via

Lanvin

4.1497 votes

Rank #8,406 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Via takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

V'E1/7

Via6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

V'EVersace

ViaLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%

4.14/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerViaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerViaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVia

SillageVia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value61

Category winnerViaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, yellow floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesGreen NotesAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusRoseYlang-YlangCyclamenJasmineOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossHeliotropeVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotVioletAmalfi Lemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot 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

Summer54

Fall88

Winter58

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night68

Category winnerV'EMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Party 11%

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,406

PerfumerJacques Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerViaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.…

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Via Lanvin is a definitive 1970s floral green fragrance that balances sharp aldehydes with deep, resinous florals. It opens with a bracing citrus-green hit, settling into a complex, smoky heart of narcissus and orris root. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy powdery, earthy compositions with a sophisticated, ma…

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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'E or Via?

Via takes 6 of 7 categories. V'E is rated 3.89/5 from 206 votes; Via is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose V'E for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Via for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, V'E or Via?

Via lasts longest (Via 72/100, V'E 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V'E or Via?

Projection is very close: Via 66/100, V'E 64/100 for sillage.

Do V'E and Via smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, yellow floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

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

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

What are the notes in V'E and Via?

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. Via has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.