Fragrance comparison

Versus Time for Action vs Ballon D'Or

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

Versus Time for Action

Versace

3.6749 votes

Rank #31,559 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Ballon D'Or

Pascal Morabito

4.002 votes

Rank #64,048 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ballon D'Or takes 2 of 3 categories.

Versus Time for Action
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ballon D'Or
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Versus Time for Action1/3

Ballon D'Or2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ballon D'Or
Sillage & projection: Ballon D'Or
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Versus Time for Action

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Versus Time for ActionVersace

Ballon D'OrPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBallon D'Or

SillageBallon D'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

rose30%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, mossy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitNeroli

Heart

Lemon VerbenaRose

Base

Lemon TreeOakmoss

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

VioletPink PepperPepperNeroli

Base

VetiverCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall36

Winter7

Day100

Night10

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,048

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersus Time for ActionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versus Time for Action by Versace is a woody aromatic blend targeting those who seek a bright citrus opening. Grapefruit and green lemon verbena set a sharp, energizing mood, while oakmoss grounds the formula. It fits warm weather wear and casual, post-workout settings.

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Pascal Morabito Ballon D'Or opens with crisp bergamot and bitter grapefruit before settling into a warm backbone of cedar and vetiver. Black pepper and violet leaf add a dry, aromatic snap that keeps the citrus energetic. It shines as an easy morning grab for office wear or weekend errands during crisp spring days.

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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, Versus Time for Action or Ballon D'Or?

Ballon D'Or takes 2 of 3 categories. Versus Time for Action is rated 3.67/5 from 49 votes; Ballon D'Or is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Versus Time for Action for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ballon D'Or for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Versus Time for Action or Ballon D'Or?

They last about the same: Ballon D'Or 60/100, Versus Time for Action 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Versus Time for Action or Ballon D'Or?

Ballon D'Or projects furthest (Ballon D'Or 75/100, Versus Time for Action 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versus Time for Action and Ballon D'Or smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli and Oakmoss.

Is Versus Time for Action or Ballon D'Or better for summer or winter?

Versus Time for Action suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versus Time for Action and Ballon D'Or?

Versus Time for Action has top notes of Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Lemon Verbena and Rose, a base of Lemon Tree and Oakmoss. Ballon D'Or has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Pepper and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss.