Fragrance comparison

Broye vs Volakas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Broye

Moudon

4.5248 votes

Rank #10,721 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #70,766 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Broye takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Broye3/4

Volakas1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BroyeMoudon

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 49%Had 6%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

71%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBroye

SillageBroye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVolakasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

mossy70%

earthy60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGalbanumLemonNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

JuniperCedarwoodJasmineIris

Base6-8+ hrs

MossLeatherPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Iris. Durations are only published for Broye, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#70,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBroyeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Broye delivers a bracing burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and sharp green galbanum that quickly settles into an aromatic heart of crushed juniper berries and dry cedarwood. The opening brings an invigorating, cool snap that feels like stepping out into a crisp morning breeze. As the citrus sparkle softens on warm…

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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, Broye or Volakas?

Broye takes 3 of 4 categories. Broye is rated 4.52/5 from 48 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Broye for a woody and aromatic 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, Broye or Volakas?

They last about the same: Broye 77/100, Volakas 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Broye or Volakas?

Broye projects furthest (Broye 67/100, Volakas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Broye and Volakas smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Nutmeg, Cedarwood and Iris.

Is Broye or Volakas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Broye and Volakas?

Broye has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Juniper, Cedarwood, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Moss, Leather, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.