Fragrance comparison

Kurma vs Volakas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

1 wins

Kurma

SIAM 1928

5.001 votes

Rank #44,440 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #71,591 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kurma takes 1 of 1 categories.

Kurma
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Volakas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Kurma1/1

Volakas0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KurmaSIAM 1928

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

green69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pandan LeafViolet LeafKiwiShisoSoy Milk

Heart

CedarwoodFigPistachioSeaweed

Base

OakmossSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Cedarwood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,440

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#71,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKurmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kurma leans creamy green and quietly unusual, blending soy milk, pandan, shiso and violet leaf with fig, pistachio and a marine touch. It smells cool, soft and textured rather than loud. The overall effect is woody, airy and faintly tropical, with sweetness kept in check. If you like fresh scents with a milky edge and…

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Volakas by Aurora Scents presents as a sharp, leather-forward fragrance for men. It opens with a herbal blast of galbanum, rosemary, and thyme, grounding itself in a robust woody base. Designed for cooler weather, this 2022 release brings an earthy, aromatic presence that stands out during fall evenings or professiona…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kurma or Volakas?

Kurma takes 1 of 1 categories. Kurma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Kurma for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Kurma and Volakas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Cedarwood and Oakmoss.

Is Kurma or Volakas better for summer or winter?

Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kurma and Volakas?

Kurma has top notes of Pandan Leaf, Violet Leaf, Kiwi and Shiso, heart notes of Cedarwood, Fig, Pistachio and Seaweed, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Volakas has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Cedarwood.