Fragrance comparison

Danse Du Shaman vs Literalvolcano

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Danse Du Shaman

Natura Siberica

3.7744 votes

Rank #27,402 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Literalvolcano

UFO Parfums · 2019

2.673 votes

Rank #64,563 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Literalvolcano takes 3 of 4 categories.

Danse Du Shaman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Literalvolcano
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Danse Du Shaman1/4

Literalvolcano3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Literalvolcano
Sillage & projection: Literalvolcano
Value for money: Literalvolcano
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Danse Du Shaman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Danse Du ShamanNatura Siberica

LiteralvolcanoUFO Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 75%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 1%Want 99%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityLiteralvolcano

SillageLiteralvolcano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLiteralvolcanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

smoky70%

balsamic60%

conifer50%

smoky100%

woody83%

amber65%

leather48%

animalic30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotelemiGuaiac Wood

Heart

PineSmoke

Base

PatchouliAtlas CedarIncenseAmber

Notes

AshIncenseChoya NakhBirch TarSmokeCade oilGuaiac WoodCloves

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Smoke and Incense. Durations are only published for Literalvolcano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer58

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex30

Women30

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Party 41%Date 26%Casual 24%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,563

PerfumerMaxwell Williams

Launched2019

Reviews2

Category winnerDanse Du ShamanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Danse Du Shaman by Natura Siberica balances aromatic pine and sharp bergamot against a base of resinous incense and smoky patchouli. This unisex fragrance leans into a woody, coniferous profile that feels grounded and earthy. It is a solid choice for those who prefer nature inspired scents over synthetic sweets, offer…

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Literalvolcano by UFO Parfums smells like a real bonfire built on hot asphalt. It opens with an abrasive wall of charred birch tar, pungent cade oil, and volcanic ash. There is zero sugar here. You get pure woodsmoke and the scorched mineral edge of roasted choya nakh seashells. The heat feels real. After twenty minut…

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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, Danse Du Shaman or Literalvolcano?

Literalvolcano takes 3 of 4 categories. Danse Du Shaman is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes; Literalvolcano is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Danse Du Shaman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Literalvolcano for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Danse Du Shaman or Literalvolcano?

Literalvolcano lasts longest (Literalvolcano 90/100, Danse Du Shaman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Danse Du Shaman or Literalvolcano?

Literalvolcano projects furthest (Literalvolcano 75/100, Danse Du Shaman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Danse Du Shaman and Literalvolcano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Smoke and Incense.

Is Danse Du Shaman or Literalvolcano better for summer or winter?

Danse Du Shaman suits daytime wear; Literalvolcano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Danse Du Shaman and Literalvolcano?

Danse Du Shaman has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Guaiac Wood, heart notes of Pine and Smoke, a base of Patchouli, Atlas Cedar, Incense and Amber. Literalvolcano features Ash, Incense, Choya Nakh, Birch Tar and Smoke.