Ground Control vs Rite Volume II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
Ground ControlChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rite Volume IIChoose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ground Control1/3
Rite Volume II1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Rite Volume II
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ground Control
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ground ControlAromAtomRite Volume IIG ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%
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 hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageRite Volume II
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
smoky70%
earthy60%
fresh spicy50%
woody100%
mossy92%
earthy84%
aldehydic77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Balsam FirHemlockOzonic notesCedar Leaves
Heart
IncenseGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar
Base
VetiverPetrichorAgarwoodAmberMoss
Notes
MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIncense, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Moss. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
Not enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,060
PerfumerMarina Barcenilla
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,379
PerfumerOleg Grabchuk
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGround ControlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGround Control by AromAtom opens with sharp balsam fir needle, cold ozonic air, and dark hemlock. As the crisp canopy settles, smoky guaiac wood and incense emerge over a damp bed of petrichor, vetiver, and oakmoss. Built by astrobiologist Marina Barcenilla, this unisex eau de parfum suits crisp autumn walks, rainy la…
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 …
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, Ground Control or Rite Volume II?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Ground Control is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ground Control for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ground Control or Rite Volume II?
They last about the same: Ground Control 80/100, Rite Volume II 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ground Control or Rite Volume II?
Rite Volume II projects furthest (Rite Volume II 81/100, Ground Control 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ground Control and Rite Volume II smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Incense, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Moss.
Is Ground Control or Rite Volume II better for summer or winter?
Ground Control suits day or night wear; Rite Volume II suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ground Control and Rite Volume II?
Ground Control has top notes of Balsam Fir, Hemlock, Ozonic notes and Cedar Leaves, heart notes of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Petrichor, Agarwood and Amber. Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet.
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