Fragrance comparison

Wode (Scent) vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

Wode (Scent)

Boudicca

4.0089 votes

Rank #13,828 AmberAromatic

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31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,216 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Wode (Scent)1/7

V/S Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: V/S Homme
Community sentiment: V/S Homme
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Wode (Scent)
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 (Scent)Boudicca

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 65%

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

48%Love

27%Like

1%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

89 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageWode (Scent)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerV/S HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronLeatherJuniperFrench labdanumOakmossAngelicaMuskStyraxCardamomAmberNutmegSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Musk, Cardamom 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

Spring57

Summer19

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,828

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#11,216

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geza Schoen created Wode (Scent) for Boudicca in 2008 as a bold aromatic spicy composition. It opens with an austere green snap of juniper berry, clary sage, and crushed coriander seed, quickly yielding to a brooding center of nutmeg and raw saffron. As the top notes settle, a dry leather core takes hold alongside sm…

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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 (Scent) or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Wode (Scent) is rated 4.00/5 from 89 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Wode (Scent) for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Wode (Scent) 66/100, V/S Homme 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Wode (Scent) 61/100, V/S Homme 59/100 for sillage.

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

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Musk, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Wode (Scent) or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Wode (Scent) is the stronger pick. Wode (Scent) suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Wode (Scent) features Saffron, Leather, Juniper, French labdanum 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.