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V/S Homme vs V/S Versus

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

Updated 402 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Versus takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • V/S Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • V/S Versus

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

V/S Homme2/7
V/S Versus5/7
Ratings & consensus
V/S Versus
Community sentiment
V/S Versus
Longevity
V/S Versus
Sillage & projection
V/S Versus
Value for money
V/S Homme
Versatility
V/S Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
V/S Versus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
V/S HommeVersace
V/S VersusVersace
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
4.32/ 5 · 260 votes
Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%
Category winnerV/S VersusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

142 votes

56%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerV/S VersusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityV/S Versus

SillageV/S Versus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value65
Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
citrus100%
warm spicy88%
cinnamon77%
woody65%
white floral53%
floral42%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
Top
LimeOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Orange, Mandarin Orange 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
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex14
Women5
Men3
Unisex13
Women84
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,276

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#2,599

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerV/S VersusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

Reviews →

V/S Versus by Versace is a bright, nostalgic lime and mandarin fragrance wrapped in warm cinnamon and cedar. Jean-Pierre Bethouart composed this scent to balance zesty Italian citrus with a surprising spicy undertone. It wears beautifully on warm spring afternoons, offering a crisp yet cozy skin scent for casual dayti…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, V/S Homme or V/S Versus?

V/S Versus takes 5 of 7 categories. V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; V/S Versus is rated 4.32/5 from 260 votes. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Versus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, V/S Homme or V/S Versus?

V/S Versus lasts longest (V/S Versus 78/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V/S Homme or V/S Versus?

V/S Versus projects furthest (V/S Versus 71/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V/S Homme and V/S Versus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is V/S Homme or V/S Versus better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Versus is the stronger pick. V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V/S Homme and V/S Versus?

V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver. V/S Versus has top notes of Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar and Musk.

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