Fragrance comparison

V/S Homme vs Wode (Scent)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

5 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,216 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Wode (Scent)

Boudicca

4.0089 votes

Rank #13,830 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wode (Scent)
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

V/S Homme5/7

Wode (Scent)1/7

Ratings & consensus: V/S Homme
Community sentiment: V/S Homme
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Wode (Scent)
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: V/S Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V/S Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

V/S HommeVersace

Wode (Scent)Boudicca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

4.00/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 65%

Category winnerV/S HommeRating 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

48%Love

27%Like

1%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageWode (Scent)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Notes

SaffronLeatherJuniperFrench labdanumOakmossAngelicaMuskStyraxCardamomAmberNutmegSage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Sage and Amber. 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

Spring57

Summer19

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night82

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,216

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#13,830

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher 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 →

Geza Schoen created Wode (Scent) for Boudicca in 2008 as a bold aromatic spicy composition. It opens with an austere green snap of juniper berry, clary sage, and crushed coriander seed, quickly yielding to a brooding center of nutmeg and raw saffron. As the top notes settle, a dry leather core takes hold alongside sm…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, V/S Homme or Wode (Scent)?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Wode (Scent) is rated 4.00/5 from 89 votes. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wode (Scent) for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, V/S Homme or Wode (Scent)?

They last about the same: V/S Homme 66/100, Wode (Scent) 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, V/S Homme or Wode (Scent)?

Projection is very close: Wode (Scent) 61/100, V/S Homme 59/100 for sillage.

Do V/S Homme and Wode (Scent) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Sage and Amber.

Is V/S Homme or Wode (Scent) better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Wode (Scent) is the stronger pick. V/S Homme suits daytime wear; Wode (Scent) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V/S Homme and Wode (Scent)?

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. Wode (Scent) features Saffron, Leather, Juniper, French labdanum and Oakmoss.