Charisma vs Volakas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Charisma takes 3 of 4 categories.
CharismaChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VolakasChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Charisma3/4
Volakas1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Charisma
- Sillage & projection
- Charisma
- Value for money
- Volakas
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Charisma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CharismaMoudonVolakasAurora ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.77/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
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 hate84%Love
9%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
43 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
LongevityCharisma
SillageCharisma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVolakasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
earthy60%
green50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
FigCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisWhite FlowersJasmine
Base6-10+ hrs
SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverCedarwoodPatchouliAmber
Top
GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf
Heart
CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium
Base
VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris, Vetiver and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Charisma, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer31
Fall100
Winter92
Day80
Night100
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#7,404
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#70,766
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCharismaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoudon Charisma opens with a sweet burst of ripe green fig paired with crushed, peppery cardamom seeds. It quickly settles into a creamy blend of powdery iris and soft white jasmine petals before drying down to warm sandalwood, toasted tonka bean, and earthy patchouli. Think of a cozy cashmere sweater sprayed with spi…
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, Charisma or Volakas?
Charisma takes 3 of 4 categories. Charisma is rated 4.77/5 from 43 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Charisma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, Charisma or Volakas?
Charisma lasts longest (Charisma 85/100, Volakas 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Charisma or Volakas?
Charisma projects furthest (Charisma 70/100, Volakas 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Charisma and Volakas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris, Vetiver and Cedarwood.
Is Charisma or Volakas better for summer or winter?
Charisma suits evening wear; Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Charisma and Volakas?
Charisma has top notes of Fig and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood. 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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