Fragrance comparison

Belle Epoque vs Volumna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

Belle Epoque

Knize

4.5511 votes

Rank #42,469 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Volumna

Sigilli

3.7980 votes

Rank #11,725 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volumna takes 3 of 4 categories.

Belle Epoque
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Volumna
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Belle Epoque1/4

Volumna3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle EpoqueKnize

VolumnaSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.79/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 24%Had 21%Want 54%

Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

43%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVolumna

SillageVolumna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

tropical77%

tuberose69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk

Top

MangoHibiscusBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCoconutAlmondRed PoppyRose

Base

VanilleMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mango, Rose and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,725

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerVolumnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…

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Volumna opens as a smooth tropical floral, with mango and black currant giving it a juicy sweetness before tuberose, coconut and almond soften the heart. Sandalwood stands out in wear, adding a creamy woody base that keeps it sensual rather than sugary. It suits someone who likes fruity florals with texture and warmth…

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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, Belle Epoque or Volumna?

Volumna takes 3 of 4 categories. Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Volumna is rated 3.79/5 from 80 votes. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Volumna for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle Epoque or Volumna?

Volumna lasts longest (Volumna 82/100, Belle Epoque 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belle Epoque or Volumna?

Volumna projects furthest (Volumna 73/100, Belle Epoque 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle Epoque and Volumna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mango, Rose and Tuberose.

Is Belle Epoque or Volumna better for summer or winter?

Belle Epoque suits day or night wear; Volumna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle Epoque and Volumna?

Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Volumna has top notes of Mango, Hibiscus and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Coconut, Almond and Red Poppy, a base of Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood.