Fragrance comparison

V.O. Version Originale vs Mijaas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,904 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Mijaas

Nabeel

3.502 votes

Rank #64,466 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V.O. Version Originale takes 3 of 4 categories.

V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mijaas
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

V.O. Version Originale3/4

Mijaas1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V.O. Version Originale
Sillage & projection: V.O. Version Originale
Value for money: Mijaas
Versatility: Not scored
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

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

MijaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 22%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityV.O. Version Originale

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMijaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsFruity NotesAppleRed FruitsLemonGrapefruitWater NotesTangerine

Heart

Water LilyGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCacaoCassiaIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaMuskAmberPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Lemon, Tangerine and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#64,466

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mijaas by Nabeel is a dense, multi-faceted unisex fragrance that leans heavily on sweet, jammy fruits and light aquatic touches. Built around a complex structure of dried fruits, tamarind, and water lily, it offers an unusual contrast between thick sweetness and breezy freshness. It fits casual daytime wear in transit…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, V.O. Version Originale or Mijaas?

V.O. Version Originale takes 3 of 4 categories. V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes; Mijaas is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mijaas for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, V.O. Version Originale or Mijaas?

They last about the same: V.O. Version Originale 82/100, Mijaas 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, V.O. Version Originale or Mijaas?

V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, Mijaas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V.O. Version Originale and Mijaas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Geranium, Lemon, Tangerine and Jasmine.

Is V.O. Version Originale or Mijaas better for summer or winter?

V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear; Mijaas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V.O. Version Originale and Mijaas?

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. Mijaas has top notes of Dried Fruits, Fruity Notes, Apple and Red Fruits, heart notes of Water Lily, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Patchouli.