Fragrance comparison

Wode (Paint) vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

Wode (Paint)

Boudicca

3.8927 votes

Rank #21,936 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,214 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Wode (Paint)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Wode (Paint)1/7

V/S Homme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wode (Paint)Boudicca

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 86%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerV/S HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageWode (Paint)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperNutmegCorianderSaffronFrench labdanumSageAmberCardamomOakmossLeatherTonka BeanMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Coriander, Sage and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter0

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,936

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#11,214

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wode (Paint) by Boudicca, created by perfumer Geza Schoen in 2008, spray-dispenses as a bright cobalt mist that stains skin before vanishing within minutes. Underneath the visual trick lies a dark, resinous leather scent built around sharp juniper berry, crushed cardamom, and raw opium accord. As the blue tint clears,…

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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, Wode (Paint) or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Wode (Paint) is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Wode (Paint) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wode (Paint) or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Wode (Paint) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wode (Paint) or V/S Homme?

Wode (Paint) projects furthest (Wode (Paint) 66/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wode (Paint) and V/S Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Coriander, Sage and Amber.

Is Wode (Paint) 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. Wode (Paint) suits evening wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wode (Paint) and V/S Homme?

Wode (Paint) features Juniper, Nutmeg, Coriander, Saffron and French labdanum. 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.