Fragrance comparison

Versace L'Homme vs Aubusson Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,686 ratings analysed

Versace L'Homme

Versace

3.832,580 votes

Rank #24,536 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #23,104 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubusson Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Versace L'Homme
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Versace L'Homme2/7

Aubusson Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Aubusson Homme
Community sentiment: Aubusson Homme
Longevity: Versace L'Homme
Sillage & projection: Versace L'Homme
Value for money: Aubusson Homme
Versatility: Aubusson Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aubusson Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Versace L'HommeVersace

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerAubusson HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

2,580 votes

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVersace L'Homme

SillageVersace L'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value80

Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean

Top

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Green Notes and Carnation. Durations are only published for Versace L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAubusson HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace L'Homme is a throwback powerhouse from 1984 that refuses to apologize. It hits your skin with a brisk burst of bitter lemon, herbal basil, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp citrus flash calms down after ten minutes. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of spicy carnation, cinnamon, and dry cedar takes over.…

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Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Versace L'Homme or Aubusson Homme?

Aubusson Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Versace L'Homme or Aubusson Homme?

Versace L'Homme lasts longest (Versace L'Homme 72/100, Aubusson Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versace L'Homme or Aubusson Homme?

Versace L'Homme projects furthest (Versace L'Homme 65/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versace L'Homme and Aubusson Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Green Notes and Carnation.

Is Versace L'Homme or Aubusson Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aubusson Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Versace L'Homme is the stronger pick. Versace L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versace L'Homme and Aubusson Homme?

Versace L'Homme has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla. Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather.