Xplore vs V/S Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.
XploreChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
V/S HommeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xplore1/4
V/S Homme3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- V/S Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Xplore
- Value for money
- V/S Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
XploreWomoV/S HommeVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
3.96/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
32%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV/S Homme
SillageXplore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerV/S HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
balsamic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintKumquatPink PepperLavenderSage
Heart
FreesiaNutmegCorianderJuniperJasminePineappleCardamom
Base
CoumarinVanillaTeak WoodLeather
Top
LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer64
Fall71
Winter40
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,944
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,302
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotXplore by Womo is an aromatic fougere that leans into a crisp blend of mint and kumquat before settling into a warm, woody base. It captures the spirit of a spontaneous outdoor day, grounding its sharp, citrusy top notes with a smooth, reliable foundation of teak wood and vanilla. This scent is an excellent companion …
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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, Xplore or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Xplore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Xplore for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Xplore or V/S Homme?
V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Xplore 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Xplore or V/S Homme?
Xplore projects furthest (Xplore 67/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Xplore and V/S Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg.
Is Xplore or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?
Xplore suits evening wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Xplore and V/S Homme?
Xplore has top notes of Mint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Freesia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Juniper, a base of Coumarin, Vanilla, Teak Wood and Leather. 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.
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