V/S Versus vs V/S Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V/S Versus takes 5 of 7 categories.
V/S VersusChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
V/S HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V/S Versus5/7
V/S Homme2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- V/S Versus
- Community sentiment
- V/S Versus
- Longevity
- V/S Versus
- Sillage & projection
- V/S Versus
- Value for money
- V/S Homme
- Versatility
- V/S Homme
- 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 VersusVersaceV/S HommeVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 260 votes
Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerV/S VersusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
260 votes
32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
Category winnerV/S VersusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV/S Versus
SillageV/S Versus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV/S HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy88%
cinnamon77%
woody65%
white floral53%
floral42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarMusk
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Orange, Mandarin Orange 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,599
PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#12,276
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerV/S VersusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotV/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…
Reviews →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 →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 V/S Homme?
V/S Versus takes 5 of 7 categories. V/S Versus is rated 4.32/5 from 260 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose V/S Versus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, V/S Versus or V/S Homme?
V/S Versus lasts longest (V/S Versus 78/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, V/S Versus or V/S Homme?
V/S Versus projects furthest (V/S Versus 71/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do V/S Versus and V/S Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is V/S Versus or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Versus is the stronger pick. V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in V/S Versus and V/S 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. 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.
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