V/S Homme vs Xplore
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.
V/S HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XploreChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
V/S Homme3/4
Xplore1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- V/S Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Xplore
- Value for money
- V/S Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 HommeVersaceXploreWomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV/S Homme
SillageXplore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV/S HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
Top
MintKumquatPink PepperLavenderSage
Heart
FreesiaNutmegCorianderJuniperJasminePineappleCardamom
Base
CoumarinVanillaTeak WoodLeather
InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Mint and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,302
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#62,944
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVersace 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 →Xplore by Womo is an aromatic fougere that leans into a crisp blend of mint and kumquat before settling into a warm, woody base. It captures the spirit of a spontaneous outdoor day, grounding its sharp, citrusy top notes with a smooth, reliable foundation of teak wood and vanilla. This scent is an excellent companion …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, V/S Homme or Xplore?
V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Xplore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xplore for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, V/S Homme or Xplore?
V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Xplore 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, V/S Homme or Xplore?
Xplore projects furthest (Xplore 67/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do V/S Homme and Xplore smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Mint and Cardamom.
Is V/S Homme or Xplore better for summer or winter?
V/S Homme suits daytime wear; Xplore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in V/S Homme and Xplore?
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. Xplore has top notes of Mint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Freesia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Juniper, a base of Coumarin, Vanilla, Teak Wood and Leather.
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