Fragrance comparison

Brutus vs Volpe Next

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,323 ratings analysed

4 wins

Brutus

Orto Parisi

4.061,297 votes

Rank #2,015 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Volpe Next

Eudora

4.1226 votes

Rank #50,190 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brutus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Brutus
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Volpe Next
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Brutus4/7

Volpe Next3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrutusOrto Parisi

Volpe NextEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,297 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerBrutusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,297 votes

42%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVolpe NextMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBrutus

SillageBrutus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVolpe NextBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderGeraniumRose

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberMuskOakmossLabdanum

Top20-30 mins

Tonic WaterMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmeric

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Volpe Next, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer12

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerVolpe NextMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex21

Women2

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,015

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#50,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBrutusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orto Parisi Brutus opens with a burst of tart bergamot and ripe mandarin orange before settling into a deep base of earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and resinous amber. Unlike the louder, unruly releases in Alessandro Gualtieri's lineup, this composition maintains a disciplined structure that feels tailored for cool weath…

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Eudora Volpe Next delivers an energizing, modern woody profile built around fizzy tonic water, sharp mandarin orange, and dry cedar. You immediately notice a brisk mineral effervescence that keeps the opening crisp before earthy turmeric adds a curious warm edge. Lavender softens the early sharpness, guiding the scent…

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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, Brutus or Volpe Next?

Brutus takes 4 of 7 categories. Brutus is rated 4.06/5 from 1,297 votes; Volpe Next is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Brutus for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Volpe Next for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Brutus or Volpe Next?

Brutus lasts longest (Brutus 73/100, Volpe Next 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brutus or Volpe Next?

Brutus projects furthest (Brutus 60/100, Volpe Next 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brutus and Volpe Next smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Brutus or Volpe Next better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Brutus and Volpe Next?

Brutus has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Volpe Next has top notes of Tonic Water, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.