Fragrance comparison

V/S Versus vs His Obsession

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 264 ratings analysed

3 wins

V/S Versus

Versace

4.32260 votes

Rank #2,599 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

His Obsession

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #35,741 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Versus takes 3 of 4 categories.

V/S Versus
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
His Obsession
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

V/S Versus3/4

His Obsession1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V/S Versus
Sillage & projection: V/S Versus
Value for money: His Obsession
Versatility: Not scored
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 VersusVersace

His ObsessionThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityV/S Versus

SillageV/S Versus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value88

Category winnerHis ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy88%

cinnamon77%

woody65%

white floral53%

floral42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy 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

Notes

Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Carnation. Durations are only published for His Obsession, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,599

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#35,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerV/S VersusHigher 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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His Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…

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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 His Obsession?

V/S Versus takes 3 of 4 categories. V/S Versus is rated 4.32/5 from 260 votes; His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose V/S Versus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, V/S Versus or His Obsession?

V/S Versus lasts longest (V/S Versus 78/100, His Obsession 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V/S Versus or His Obsession?

V/S Versus projects furthest (V/S Versus 71/100, His Obsession 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V/S Versus and His Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Carnation.

Is V/S Versus or His Obsession better for summer or winter?

His Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V/S Versus and His Obsession?

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. His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit.