Fragrance comparison

Versense vs Passion d'Ariadna

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 11,458 ratings analysed

Versense

Versace

4.0311,441 votes

Rank #1,953 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Passion d'Ariadna

Les Contes

3.4717 votes

Rank #52,097 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Versense
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Passion d'Ariadna
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Versense3/6

Passion d'Ariadna3/6

Ratings & consensus: Versense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Passion d'Ariadna
Sillage & projection: Passion d'Ariadna
Value for money: Versense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Passion d'Ariadna
Fragranxe ranking: Versense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VersenseVersace

Passion d'AriadnaLes Contes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 11,441 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerVersenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

11,441 votes

18%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityPassion d'Ariadna

SillagePassion d'Ariadna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value44

Category winnerVersenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

white floral44%

powdery30%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCitrusesGreen MandarinFigPear

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomLilyJasmineNarcissus

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOlive TreeSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

FigPearCardamomBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthRosePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerPassion d'AriadnaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night19

Spring67

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

Casual 43%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Date 35%Casual 29%Party 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#52,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Versense is a crisp Mediterranean citrus fragrance built around green mandarin, tart bergamot, and fresh fig. The opening hits with an energetic burst of lemon-lime brightness that feels like slicing fresh fruit in the morning sun. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into subtle white lily and…

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Passion d'Ariadna by Les Contes opens with a striking clash between luscious fruit and prickly spice. The initial spray delivers a juicy blend of ripe fig and sweet pear, dusted generously with aromatic cardamom, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper. As the bright, piquant top settles onto the skin, a green hyacin…

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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, Versense or Passion d'Ariadna?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Versense is rated 4.03/5 from 11,441 votes; Passion d'Ariadna is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Versense for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Passion d'Ariadna for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Versense or Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna lasts longest (Passion d'Ariadna 68/100, Versense 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versense or Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna projects furthest (Passion d'Ariadna 77/100, Versense 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versense and Passion d'Ariadna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, Pear and Cardamom.

Is Versense or Passion d'Ariadna better for summer or winter?

Versense suits daytime wear; Passion d'Ariadna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versense and Passion d'Ariadna?

Versense has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses, Green Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Cardamom, Lily, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Olive Tree and Sandalwood. Passion d'Ariadna has top notes of Fig, Pear, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Rose and Peach, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.