ARA(GON) vs Volakas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
ARA(GON) takes 3 of 4 categories.
ARA(GON)Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VolakasChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
ARA(GON)3/4
Volakas1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- ARA(GON)
- Sillage & projection
- ARA(GON)
- Value for money
- Volakas
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- ARA(GON)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ARA(GON)MalloVolakasAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%
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 hate58%Love
13%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
10%Hate
31 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
Category winners
LongevityARA(GON)
SillageARA(GON)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVolakasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy83%
herbal65%
woody48%
floral30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
green50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SainfoinsBasilCuminRosemaryLavenderelemiOakmossArtemisiaThymeCypressCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf
Heart
CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium
Base
VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense
InformationalShared notesCumin, Rosemary, Oakmoss and Thyme. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter62
Day100
Night70
Spring40
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#39,454
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#71,591
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerARA(GON)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…
Reviews →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…
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, ARA(GON) or Volakas?
ARA(GON) takes 3 of 4 categories. ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, ARA(GON) or Volakas?
ARA(GON) lasts longest (ARA(GON) 84/100, Volakas 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARA(GON) or Volakas?
ARA(GON) projects furthest (ARA(GON) 70/100, Volakas 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ARA(GON) and Volakas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cumin, Rosemary, Oakmoss and Thyme.
Is ARA(GON) or Volakas better for summer or winter?
ARA(GON) suits daytime wear; Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARA(GON) and Volakas?
ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. 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.
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