Fragrance comparison

John Varvatos Oud vs Volpe

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 640 ratings analysed

John Varvatos Oud

John Varvatos

4.16569 votes

Rank #1,970 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Volpe

Eudora

3.8971 votes

Rank #17,492 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

John Varvatos Oud
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Volpe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

John Varvatos Oud4/8

Volpe4/8

Ratings & consensus: John Varvatos Oud
Community sentiment: John Varvatos Oud
Longevity: Volpe
Sillage & projection: John Varvatos Oud
Value for money: Volpe
Versatility: Volpe
Note pyramid (duration): Volpe
Fragranxe ranking: John Varvatos Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

John Varvatos OudJohn Varvatos

VolpeEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 569 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 58%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

569 votes

28%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVolpe

SillageJohn Varvatos Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVolpeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

cinnamon65%

leather56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TobaccoNutmegJuniper BerriesCypressSage

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonTurkish RosePepperCardamomClovesSaffronEgyptian JasmineOsmanthus

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhLeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

Madagascar PepperCardamomSageCalabrian bergamotSea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonPepperwood or Hercules ClubAgarwood (Oud)GingerWild Lavender

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherPatchouliHaitian VetiverVirginia Cedar

Category winnerVolpeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring43

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerVolpeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 14%

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Date 32%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,970

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews111

Overall rank#17,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Varvatos Oud takes a notoriously heavy scent profile and dials it back into something smooth, warm, and exceptionally wearable. Instead of a funky barnyard oud, you get a rush of dry tobacco leaves, cracked nutmeg, and brisk cypress needle right off the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, sweet cinnamon and clove heat…

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Volpe by Eudora delivers a dry, aromatic blast of Madagascar pepper and green cardamom right out of the nozzle. The initial punch feels brisk and sharp before Calabrian bergamot rounds off the edges. Within twenty minutes, the composition warms up noticeably on the skin. You pick up a dry cinnamon heat mixed with smok…

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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, John Varvatos Oud or Volpe?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. John Varvatos Oud is rated 4.16/5 from 569 votes; Volpe is rated 3.89/5 from 71 votes. Choose John Varvatos Oud for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Volpe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, John Varvatos Oud or Volpe?

Volpe lasts longest (Volpe 65/100, John Varvatos Oud 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, John Varvatos Oud or Volpe?

Projection is very close: John Varvatos Oud 54/100, Volpe 53/100 for sillage.

Do John Varvatos Oud and Volpe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Cinnamon, Pepper and Cardamom.

Is John Varvatos Oud or Volpe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volpe is the stronger pick. For winter, John Varvatos Oud is the stronger pick. John Varvatos Oud suits evening wear; Volpe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in John Varvatos Oud and Volpe?

John Varvatos Oud has top notes of Tobacco, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh and Leather. Volpe has top notes of Madagascar Pepper, Cardamom, Sage and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepperwood or Hercules Club, Agarwood (Oud) and Ginger, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.