Fragrance comparison

V/S Versus vs Mellis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 384 ratings analysed

3 wins

V/S Versus

Versace

4.32260 votes

Rank #2,599 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Mellis

Annette Neuffer

4.04124 votes

Rank #4,924 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Versus takes 3 of 5 categories.

V/S Versus
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mellis
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

V/S Versus3/5

Mellis2/5

Ratings & consensus: V/S Versus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mellis
Sillage & projection: Mellis
Value for money: V/S Versus
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

MellisAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 77%

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

33%Love

47%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMellis

SillageMellis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value61

Category winnerV/S VersusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy88%

cinnamon77%

woody65%

white floral53%

floral42%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

Scent match47%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

Top

Mandarin OrangeClovesCinnamonLimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Turkish Rose OilRumCarnationTobaccoArtemisiaJasmine

Base

BeeswaxCacao PodTahitian VanillaBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Carnation. 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–

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,599

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#4,924

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews41

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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Mellis by Annette Neuffer is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Annette Neuffer. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon, Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Turkish Rose Oil, Rum, Carnation, Tobacco, Artemisia and Jasmine; base notes are Beeswax, Cacao…

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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 Mellis?

V/S Versus takes 3 of 5 categories. V/S Versus is rated 4.32/5 from 260 votes; Mellis is rated 4.04/5 from 124 votes. Choose V/S Versus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mellis for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, V/S Versus or Mellis?

Mellis lasts longest (Mellis 82/100, V/S Versus 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V/S Versus or Mellis?

Projection is very close: Mellis 73/100, V/S Versus 71/100 for sillage.

Do V/S Versus and Mellis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Carnation.

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

Mellis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Mellis has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon and Lime, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil, Rum, Carnation and Tobacco, a base of Beeswax, Cacao Pod, Tahitian Vanilla and Benzoin.