Fragrance comparison

AMG Red Thrill vs Volata

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

AMG Red Thrill

Mercedes-Benz

3.7330 votes

Rank #21,871 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Volata

Acca Kappa

3.9745 votes

Rank #13,571 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volata takes 5 of 7 categories.

AMG Red Thrill
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Volata
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

AMG Red Thrill2/7

Volata5/7

Ratings & consensus: Volata
Community sentiment: Volata
Longevity: AMG Red Thrill
Sillage & projection: AMG Red Thrill
Value for money: Volata
Versatility: Volata
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AMG Red ThrillMercedes-Benz

VolataAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

3.97/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerVolataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

17%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

50%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVolataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAMG Red Thrill

SillageAMG Red Thrill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVolataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

violet53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

amber77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Iris

Base

Vanilla

Top

BergamotGingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

IrisLabdanumLavenderTonka BeanAngelica

Base

VetiverVanillaCypressPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris and Vanilla. 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

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter85

Day100

Night77

Category winnerVolataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

Men25

Unisex65

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,871

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,571

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerVolataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AMG Red Thrill by Mercedes-Benz focuses on a focused three-note structure of green cardamom, powdery iris, and warm vanilla. The opening hits with sharp, aromatic cardamom spice that feels punchy and slightly resinous. Within fifteen minutes, the heart pushes forward a smooth, cosmetic iris that softens the peppery ed…

Reviews →

Volata by Acca Kappa is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Volata was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Bergamot, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom; middle notes are Iris, Labdanum, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Angelica; base notes are Vetiver, Vanilla, Cypress, Patch…

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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, AMG Red Thrill or Volata?

Volata takes 5 of 7 categories. AMG Red Thrill is rated 3.73/5 from 30 votes; Volata is rated 3.97/5 from 45 votes. Choose AMG Red Thrill for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Volata for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, AMG Red Thrill or Volata?

They last about the same: AMG Red Thrill 69/100, Volata 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, AMG Red Thrill or Volata?

AMG Red Thrill projects furthest (AMG Red Thrill 57/100, Volata 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMG Red Thrill and Volata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris and Vanilla.

Is AMG Red Thrill or Volata better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volata is the stronger pick. For winter, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. AMG Red Thrill suits evening wear; Volata suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMG Red Thrill and Volata?

AMG Red Thrill has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla. Volata has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, Labdanum, Lavender and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Cypress and Patchouli.