Fragrance comparison

DEV #2: The Main Act vs Rite Volume III

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 554 ratings analysed

2 wins

DEV #2: The Main Act

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

4.01550 votes

Rank #769 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Rite Volume III

G Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #66,599 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DEV #2: The Main Act takes 2 of 3 categories.

DEV #2: The Main Act
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rite Volume III
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

DEV #2: The Main Act2/3

Rite Volume III1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DEV #2: The Main Act
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume III
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DEV #2: The Main Act

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DEV #2: The Main ActOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

Rite Volume IIIG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityDEV #2: The Main Act

SillageRite Volume III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

smoky84%

musky77%

leather69%

animalic61%

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseClovesLabdanumCinnamonCastoreumLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamCivetImmortelleArtemisiaJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IncenseJuniperDried PlumTobaccoLeatherCinnamonClovesCedarPine TreeLabdanumTolu BalsamCastoreum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Cloves, Labdanum and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Rite Volume III, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring16

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 31%Party 23%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews122

Overall rank#66,599

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DEV #2: The Main Act by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes offers a bold, resinous experience. This unisex oriental fragrance centers on intense incense, spicy cloves, and deep labdanum. It is designed for those who appreciate daring, artisanal compositions that command attention during cold winter nights. Its complexit…

Reviews →

Rite Volume III by G Parfums is a dark, enveloping oriental fragrance that showcases raw artisanal perfumery at its most atmospheric. Built around a dense core of smoky incense, cured tobacco leaf, and rich labdanum, it opens with an intriguing contrast of tart dried plum, pine needles, and brisk juniper berries. As t…

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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, DEV #2: The Main Act or Rite Volume III?

DEV #2: The Main Act takes 2 of 3 categories. DEV #2: The Main Act is rated 4.01/5 from 550 votes; Rite Volume III is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose DEV #2: The Main Act for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rite Volume III for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DEV #2: The Main Act or Rite Volume III?

DEV #2: The Main Act lasts longest (DEV #2: The Main Act 86/100, Rite Volume III 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DEV #2: The Main Act or Rite Volume III?

Rite Volume III projects furthest (Rite Volume III 88/100, DEV #2: The Main Act 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DEV #2: The Main Act and Rite Volume III smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Cloves, Labdanum and Cinnamon.

Is DEV #2: The Main Act or Rite Volume III better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume III suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DEV #2: The Main Act and Rite Volume III?

DEV #2: The Main Act features Incense, Cloves, Labdanum, Cinnamon and Castoreum. Rite Volume III features Incense, Juniper, Dried Plum, Tobacco and Leather.