Fragrance comparison

Black Star vs Volumna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,156 ratings analysed

Black Star

Avril Lavigne

3.351,076 votes

Rank #3,597 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Volumna

Sigilli

3.7980 votes

Rank #11,725 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volumna takes 5 of 6 categories.

Black Star
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Volumna
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Star1/6

Volumna5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black StarAvril Lavigne

VolumnaSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 1,076 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 24%Had 21%Want 54%

Category winnerVolumnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

984 votes

43%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerVolumnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVolumna

SillageVolumna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

chocolate69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

tropical77%

tuberose69%

white floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPearMango

Heart

HibiscusJasmineLotus

Base

Mexican chocolateVanilleSandalwoodMusk

Top

MangoHibiscusBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCoconutAlmondRed PoppyRose

Base

VanilleMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mango, Hibiscus and Vanille. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVolumnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews173

Overall rank#11,725

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerBlack StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Star by Avril Lavigne opens with a vibrant burst of black currant, pear, and mango, creating a sugary, fruit-forward profile. As it develops, notes of pink hibiscus and lotus add a floral character before settling into a base of dark Mexican chocolate and creamy vanilla. It is a bold, sweet scent designed for ca…

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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, Black Star or Volumna?

Volumna takes 5 of 6 categories. Black Star is rated 3.35/5 from 1,076 votes; Volumna is rated 3.79/5 from 80 votes. Choose Black Star for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Volumna for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Star or Volumna?

Volumna lasts longest (Volumna 82/100, Black Star 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Star or Volumna?

Volumna projects furthest (Volumna 73/100, Black Star 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Star and Volumna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mango, Hibiscus and Vanille.

Is Black Star or Volumna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volumna is the stronger pick. For winter, Volumna is the stronger pick. Volumna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Star and Volumna?

Black Star has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Mango, heart notes of Hibiscus, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Mexican chocolate, Vanille, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.