Fragrance comparison

Amans vs Volakas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

Amans

V Canto

3.79146 votes

Rank #17,313 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #71,435 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Amans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volakas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Amans2/4

Volakas2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Volakas
Sillage & projection: Amans
Value for money: Volakas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amans

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmansV Canto

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVolakas

SillageAmans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVolakasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotLemonCardamomPink Grapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosemaryGeraniumNutmeg

Base3 to 6 hours

Palisander RosewoodPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

Top

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rosemary, Geranium and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Amans, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex40

Women6

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,313

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#71,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amans by V Canto is an aromatic citrus fragrance built around crisp orchard fruits, herbal greenery, and soft woods. The opening pairs tart lemon and pink grapefruit with bergamot and a sharp flash of cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns green and spicy through herbal rosemary, minty geranium, a…

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Volakas by Aurora Scents presents as a sharp, leather-forward fragrance for men. It opens with a herbal blast of galbanum, rosemary, and thyme, grounding itself in a robust woody base. Designed for cooler weather, this 2022 release brings an earthy, aromatic presence that stands out during fall evenings or professiona…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amans or Volakas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amans is rated 3.79/5 from 146 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Amans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amans or Volakas?

Volakas lasts longest (Volakas 75/100, Amans 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amans or Volakas?

Amans projects furthest (Amans 65/100, Volakas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amans and Volakas smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rosemary, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is Amans or Volakas better for summer or winter?

Amans suits daytime wear; Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amans and Volakas?

Amans has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk. Volakas has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Cedarwood.