Fragrance comparison

Zaffiro vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Zaffiro

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #54,382 White FloralCitrus

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31%scent match

Clearly different

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #11,310 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Zaffiro
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zaffiro2/4

V/S Homme2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zaffiro
Sillage & projection: Zaffiro
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

ZaffiroPaolo Gigli

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 25%Want 47%

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 hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityZaffiro

SillageZaffiro

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

white floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeGardeniaRoseMintOrangeHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

SeaweedPlum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskViolet

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Mint. Durations are only published for Zaffiro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 20%Party 13%

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,310

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerV/S HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Zaffiro takes an unusual route for a Mediterranean warm weather scent. Instead of a simple splash of cologne, it merges brisk mandarin orange and crushed garden mint with an unexpected marine floral core. The opening crackles with juicy orange peel and dewy hyacinth. Soon after, an intriguing pairing of sa…

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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, Zaffiro or V/S Homme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Zaffiro is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Zaffiro for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zaffiro or V/S Homme?

Zaffiro lasts longest (Zaffiro 72/100, V/S Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zaffiro or V/S Homme?

Zaffiro projects furthest (Zaffiro 75/100, V/S Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zaffiro and V/S Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Mint.

Is Zaffiro or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

Zaffiro suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zaffiro and V/S Homme?

Zaffiro has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Rose, heart notes of Seaweed and Plum, a base of Amber, White Musk and Violet. 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.