Fragrance comparison

Icon vs Volpe Master

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

6 wins

Icon

Police

3.71134 votes

Rank #8,961 SweetAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Volpe Master

Eudora

3.7744 votes

Rank #31,736 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Icon takes 6 of 7 categories.

Icon
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Volpe Master
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Icon6/7

Volpe Master1/7

Ratings & consensus: Icon
Community sentiment: Volpe Master
Longevity: Icon
Sillage & projection: Icon
Value for money: Icon
Versatility: Icon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Icon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconPolice

Volpe MasterEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

Category winnerIconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

134 votes

23%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerVolpe MasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIcon

SillageIcon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value73

Category winnerIconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Big StrawberryPink PepperCardamom

Heart

PatchouliLavenderRosemary

Base

VanillaLabdanum

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCorianderGeraniumPepperRosemary

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmberPatchouliCoumarinVanillaSandalwoodAccord Eudora®Cashmeran

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Rosemary and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Volpe Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night90

Spring36

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerIconMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women3

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Date 36%Work 23%Party 21%Casual 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,961

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#31,736

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIconHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Icon by Police is an oriental woody fragrance for men launched in 2014 and created by perfumer Celine Ripert. It opens with a sweet blend of big strawberry, pink pepper, and cardamom before settling into a heart of lavender, rosemary, and patchouli. The dry down rests on a cozy base of vanilla and labdanum. Per…

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Eudora Volpe Master brings a burst of zesty bergamot, chilled mint, and sharp green cardamom straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush calms quickly. Within twenty minutes, warm nutmeg, black pepper, and earthy geranium take over the heart, wrapping your skin in a dry, bracing heat. The base settles into a c…

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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, Icon or Volpe Master?

Icon takes 6 of 7 categories. Icon is rated 3.71/5 from 134 votes; Volpe Master is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes. Choose Icon for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Volpe Master for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon or Volpe Master?

They last about the same: Icon 67/100, Volpe Master 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Icon or Volpe Master?

Icon projects furthest (Icon 61/100, Volpe Master 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon and Volpe Master smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Rosemary and Vanilla.

Is Icon or Volpe Master better for summer or winter?

For summer, Icon is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Master is the stronger pick. Icon suits daytime wear; Volpe Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon and Volpe Master?

Icon has top notes of Big Strawberry, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla and Labdanum. Volpe Master has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.