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V/S Versus vs Eau de Rochas Homme

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

Updated 1,747 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Versus takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • V/S Versus

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

  • Eau de Rochas Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

V/S Versus4/7
Eau de Rochas Homme3/7
Ratings & consensus
V/S Versus
Community sentiment
Eau de Rochas Homme
Longevity
V/S Versus
Sillage & projection
V/S Versus
Value for money
Eau de Rochas Homme
Versatility
V/S Versus
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau de Rochas Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
V/S VersusVersace
Eau de Rochas HommeRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 260 votes
Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerV/S VersusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

260 votes

50%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

1,379 votes

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityV/S Versus

SillageV/S Versus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value75
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy88%
cinnamon77%
woody65%
white floral53%
floral42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarMusk
Top
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Carnation 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerV/S VersusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex13
Women84
Men79
Unisex20
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,599

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#682

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Eau de Rochas Homme is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1993, centered on a crisp, cooling blend of lemon, lime, and herbaceous notes. It offers a bright, refreshing experience that feels like a crisp morning, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days, casual weekend outings, or office wear duri…

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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/S Versus or Eau de Rochas Homme?

V/S Versus takes 4 of 7 categories. V/S Versus is rated 4.32/5 from 260 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose V/S Versus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, V/S Versus or Eau de Rochas Homme?

V/S Versus lasts longest (V/S Versus 78/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V/S Versus or Eau de Rochas Homme?

V/S Versus projects furthest (V/S Versus 71/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V/S Versus and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Eau de Rochas Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Musk.

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