Fragrance comparison

Kanhakotama vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Kanhakotama

SIAM 1928

3.4619 votes

Rank #38,998 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #12,348 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kanhakotama
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kanhakotama2/5

Volpe DNA3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KanhakotamaSIAM 1928

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 74%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKanhakotama

SillageKanhakotama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

earthy70%

leather60%

patchouli50%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBetel PepperCumin

Heart

Ebony WoodLeather

Base

PatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Leather, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,998

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanhakotama is a dark, spicy wood and leather scent built around black pepper, cumin, ebony wood and patchouli. It opens dry, smoky and slightly raw, then settles into an earthy woody base with a touch of vanilla smoothing the edges. This reads bold rather than easygoing. If you enjoy leathery, peppery fragrances with…

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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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, Kanhakotama or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA takes 3 of 5 categories. Kanhakotama is rated 3.46/5 from 19 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Kanhakotama for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kanhakotama or Volpe DNA?

Kanhakotama lasts longest (Kanhakotama 77/100, Volpe DNA 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanhakotama or Volpe DNA?

Kanhakotama projects furthest (Kanhakotama 64/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kanhakotama and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Leather, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Kanhakotama or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

Kanhakotama suits evening wear; Volpe DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kanhakotama and Volpe DNA?

Kanhakotama has top notes of Black Pepper, Betel Pepper and Cumin, heart notes of Ebony Wood and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.