Fragrance comparison

Colostrum vs Rite Volume II

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Colostrum

Natvm Parfvm

4.388 votes

Rank #44,997 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rite Volume II

G Parfums

3.297 votes

Rank #64,750 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories.

Colostrum
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rite Volume II
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Colostrum1/3

Rite Volume II2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rite Volume II
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume II
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Colostrum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColostrumNatvm Parfvm

Rite Volume IIG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 14%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityRite Volume II

SillageRite Volume II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fruity92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg

Base

White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber

Notes

MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,750

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColostrumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…

Reviews →

Rite Volume II by G Parfums is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around stark oakmoss and dry vetiver. It opens with sharp aldehydes and a distinctive metallic sheen before settling into smoky incense and weathered leather. Floral touches of violet, rose, and jasmine soften the bitter forest floor without making it …

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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, Colostrum or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories. Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Colostrum or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II lasts longest (Rite Volume II 80/100, Colostrum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colostrum or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II projects furthest (Rite Volume II 81/100, Colostrum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colostrum and Rite Volume II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Colostrum or Rite Volume II better for summer or winter?

Colostrum suits daytime wear; Rite Volume II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colostrum and Rite Volume II?

Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet.