Fragrance comparison

VAV vs Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

VAV

K Constâncio

—0 votes

Rank #79,522 WoodyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #30,835 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men takes 1 of 1 categories.

VAV
Choose it for a woody and violet character.
Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

VAV0/1

Men1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VAVK Constâncio

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

violet91%

floral83%

powdery74%

iris65%

green56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

VioletIrisSicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

HyacinthGeraniumMagnoliaNutmegSage

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanillaOakmossSandalwood

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesViolet, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,522

PerfumerAlfredo Monteiro Filho

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,835

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VAV by K Constâncio begins with a bright citrus breeze of Sicilian lemon and bergamot before softening into a powdery floral middle. Alfredo Monteiro Filho grounds this clean creation with a warm base of guaiac wood and earthy patchouli. It is a refreshing option for daytime wear when you want a clean, office-friendly…

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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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.

Do VAV and Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is VAV or Men better for summer or winter?

Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VAV and Men?

VAV has top notes of Violet, Iris, Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Geranium, Magnolia and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.