Fragrance comparison

Versace Man vs Saphirre Passion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,951 ratings analysed

Versace Man

Versace

4.041,931 votes

Rank #343 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Saphirre Passion

The Fragrance

4.4020 votes

Rank #35,865 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphirre Passion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Versace Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Saphirre Passion
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Versace Man2/5

Saphirre Passion3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Versace ManVersace

Saphirre PassionThe Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,931 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerSaphirre PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,799 votes

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySaphirre Passion

SillageSaphirre Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value29

Category winnerVersace ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

tobacco92%

leather84%

rose77%

sweet69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperAngelicaNeroliBergamot

Heart

SaffronCardamom

Base

TobaccoAmberCashmere WoodLabdanum

Top

CinnamonSaffronCardamomPink PepperBergamotFruity Notes

Heart

RoseTobaccoLeatherIrisLabdanumFreesia

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Cardamom and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women3

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#343

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews236

Overall rank#35,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVersace ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Man is a dry woody spicy scent that rejects the fresh citrus trends of its era. Domitille Michalon Bertier builds the fragrance around a prominent tobacco note, surrounding it with fresh pepper and warm saffron. It is designed for autumn evenings, offering a distinctive option for men seeking a dark scent prof…

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Saphirre Passion by The Fragrance hits the skin with an intense blast of cinnamon, saffron, and sharp cardamom that creates an immediate warming sensation. As the initial spice softens, dark tobacco leaf and tough leather merge with a velvety rose, giving the mid notes a dense, resinous texture. The base dries down to…

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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, Versace Man or Saphirre Passion?

Saphirre Passion takes 3 of 5 categories. Versace Man is rated 4.04/5 from 1,931 votes; Saphirre Passion is rated 4.40/5 from 20 votes. Choose Versace Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Saphirre Passion for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Versace Man or Saphirre Passion?

Saphirre Passion lasts longest (Saphirre Passion 87/100, Versace Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versace Man or Saphirre Passion?

Saphirre Passion projects furthest (Saphirre Passion 84/100, Versace Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versace Man and Saphirre Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and tobacco accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Cardamom and Tobacco.

Is Versace Man or Saphirre Passion better for summer or winter?

Saphirre Passion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versace Man and Saphirre Passion?

Versace Man has top notes of Pepper, Angelica, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Labdanum. Saphirre Passion has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Tobacco, Leather and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.