Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Sensuel vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,297 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,686 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vetiver Sensuel4/7

V/S Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Sensuel
Community sentiment: Vetiver Sensuel
Longevity: Vetiver Sensuel
Sillage & projection: V/S Homme
Value for money: V/S Homme
Versatility: V/S Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver SensuelMancera

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerVetiver SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerVetiver SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Sensuel

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Orange, Mint and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Overall rank#11,686

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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, Vetiver Sensuel or V/S Homme?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 4 of 7 categories. Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Sensuel or V/S Homme?

Vetiver Sensuel lasts longest (Vetiver Sensuel 70/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Sensuel or V/S Homme?

Projection is very close: V/S Homme 59/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100 for sillage.

Do Vetiver Sensuel and V/S Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Vetiver Sensuel or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Sensuel and V/S Homme?

Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.