Fragrance comparison

Versailles vs La Tulipe

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6,578 ratings analysed

2 wins

Versailles

Julian Rouas

3.005 votes

Rank #59,743 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

La Tulipe

Byredo

3.996,573 votes

Rank #1,625 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories.

Versailles
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
La Tulipe
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Versailles2/3

La Tulipe1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VersaillesJulian Rouas

La TulipeByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.99/ 5 · 6,573 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

36%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

5,928 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVersailles

SillageVersailles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky91%

woody83%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

floral100%

green83%

soft spicy65%

fruity48%

aromatic30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMusk

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Green NotesVetyverHolly

Top

FreesiaCyclamenRhuburb

Heart

pink tulip

Base

Green NotesVetyverWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Green Notes and Vetyver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,625

PerfumerBen Gorham, Jérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews419

Category winnerLa TulipeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versailles by Julian Rouas centers on a sharp, aromatic blend of lavender and musk that quickly transitions into a dry, woodsy heart. Finished with a ginger-spiked base, this fragrance offers a clean, professional profile tailored for those who prefer traditional, no-nonsense scents during spring daytime activities. I…

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La Tulipe by Byredo captures the spirit of a crisp spring morning. It presents a photorealistic floral profile, centered on the pink tulip note, balanced by green stems and freesia. This is a clean, minimal scent suited for daytime wear during the warmer months, offering a fresh experience for those who prefer unprete…

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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, Versailles or La Tulipe?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories. Versailles is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; La Tulipe is rated 3.99/5 from 6,573 votes. Choose Versailles for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose La Tulipe for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Versailles or La Tulipe?

Versailles lasts longest (Versailles 80/100, La Tulipe 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versailles or La Tulipe?

Versailles projects furthest (Versailles 75/100, La Tulipe 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versailles and La Tulipe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Green Notes and Vetyver.

Is Versailles or La Tulipe better for summer or winter?

Versailles suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versailles and La Tulipe?

Versailles has top notes of Lavender and Musk, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Holly. La Tulipe has top notes of Freesia, Cyclamen and Rhuburb, heart notes of pink tulip, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Woodsy Notes.