Fragrance comparison

Version Wood vs Menthe Moderne

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Menthe Moderne

DSH Perfumes

3.5014 votes

Rank #44,021 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Menthe Moderne takes 3 of 5 categories.

Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Menthe Moderne
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Version Wood2/5

Menthe Moderne3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Version WoodUlric de Varens

Menthe ModerneDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

3.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%

Category winnerVersion WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

14%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMenthe Moderne

SillageMenthe Moderne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

green100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

fresh56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

MintLimePetitgrainBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

FirVioletGreen Tea

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia Cedar

Category winnerMenthe ModerneLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,021

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVersion WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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Menthe Moderne by DSH Perfumes strips away the sugary candy fluff often tied to mint scents, trading it for crushed garden herbs and cool alpine woods. A quick press of the atomizer releases a sharp flash of lime peel and crisp spearmint. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens i…

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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, Version Wood or Menthe Moderne?

Menthe Moderne takes 3 of 5 categories. Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Menthe Moderne is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Menthe Moderne for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Version Wood or Menthe Moderne?

Menthe Moderne lasts longest (Menthe Moderne 70/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Wood or Menthe Moderne?

Menthe Moderne projects furthest (Menthe Moderne 55/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Wood and Menthe Moderne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime, Bergamot and Fir.

Is Version Wood or Menthe Moderne better for summer or winter?

Version Wood suits daytime wear; Menthe Moderne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Wood and Menthe Moderne?

Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk. Menthe Moderne has top notes of Mint, Lime, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir, Violet and Green Tea, a base of Virginia Cedar.