Identity vs Volcano Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Identity takes 3 of 5 categories.
IdentityChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Volcano AbsoluChoose it for a ozonic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Identity3/5
Volcano Absolu2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Volcano Absolu
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Identity
- Sillage & projection
- Volcano Absolu
- Value for money
- Identity
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Identity
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IdentityHintVolcano AbsoluThera CosméticosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 65%Had 14%Want 22%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 43%Had 4%Want 53%
Category winnerVolcano AbsoluRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
45%Like
20%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
46%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIdentity
SillageVolcano Absolu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIdentityBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
aquatic90%
fresh80%
mossy70%
earthy60%
woody50%
ozonic100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
herbal77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both ozonic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Ozonic notesMelonLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Watery NotesLily of the ValleyGeranium
Base5-6 hrs
MossPatchouliAmberSandalwood
Top
MelonMandarinLemon
Heart
GeraniumOzonic notesSageSandalwood
Base
PatchouliCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Melon, Lemon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Identity, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall45
Winter0
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter83
Day100
Night56
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,342
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#55,879
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIdentityHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHint Identity is a crisp, ozonic aquatic fragrance built around breezy open air, crisp melon slices, and sharp lemon zest. As the tart citrus opening settles, the scent moves into a dewy heart of watery notes, clean geranium, and soft lily of the valley petals. The dry-down stays grounded and surprisingly earthy, anch…
Reviews →Volcano Absolu by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sweet melon, mandarin, and bright lemon over an airy ozonic core. As it settles, herbal sage and geranium mix with cedar and musk for a clean finish. Built for warm morning commutes and casual outdoor wear, it delivers crisp herbal freshness without feelin…
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, Identity or Volcano Absolu?
Identity takes 3 of 5 categories. Identity is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes; Volcano Absolu is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Identity for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Volcano Absolu for a ozonic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Identity or Volcano Absolu?
Identity lasts longest (Identity 56/100, Volcano Absolu 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity or Volcano Absolu?
Volcano Absolu projects furthest (Volcano Absolu 43/100, Identity 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity and Volcano Absolu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and woody accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Melon, Lemon and Geranium.
Is Identity or Volcano Absolu better for summer or winter?
Identity suits daytime wear; Volcano Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity and Volcano Absolu?
Identity has top notes of Ozonic notes, Melon and Lemon, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lily of the Valley and Geranium, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Volcano Absolu has top notes of Melon, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Ozonic notes, Sage and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Musk.
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