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Les Eternels Volver vs Philosopher’s Veil

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

Updated 35 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philosopher’s Veil takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Les Eternels Volver

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Philosopher’s Veil

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Les Eternels Volver0/4
Philosopher’s Veil4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Philosopher’s Veil
Sillage & projection
Philosopher’s Veil
Value for money
Philosopher’s Veil
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Philosopher’s Veil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Les Eternels VolverReyane Tradition
Philosopher’s VeilMaison Jaxob
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%
4.30/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage31
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityPhilosopher’s Veil

SillagePhilosopher’s Veil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value19
¤ Price value57
Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
musky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomBergamotMintLemonLimeGrapefruitCorianderCedar Needles
Heart
GeraniumPink PepperBlack PepperJuniper BerriesNutmeg
Base
AmberSandalwoodHaitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossOlibanumMusk
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesOreganoGingerCoriander
Heart
MyrrhVanilla PodDavana
Base
MuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Juniper Berries, Oakmoss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,881

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerPhilosopher’s VeilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Eternels Volver by Reyane Tradition is a bracing woody and aromatic scent for men. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and cold citrus notes, transitioning into a spicy heart of black pepper and geranium. This fragrance settles into a grounding base of vetiver and sandalwood, perfect for everyday wear in warmer cl…

Reviews →

Philosopher’s Veil is an aromatic, herb-forward scent blending sharp juniper berries and oregano with the resinous depth of myrrh. It captures a crisp, outdoorsy feeling that balances rugged notes with a smooth, cozy vanilla dry-down. This fragrance works well for anyone seeking a versatile, plant-based profile suitab…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Eternels Volver or Philosopher’s Veil?

Philosopher’s Veil takes 4 of 4 categories. Les Eternels Volver is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Philosopher’s Veil is rated 4.30/5 from 32 votes. Choose Les Eternels Volver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Philosopher’s Veil for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Eternels Volver or Philosopher’s Veil?

Philosopher’s Veil lasts longest (Philosopher’s Veil 79/100, Les Eternels Volver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Eternels Volver or Philosopher’s Veil?

Philosopher’s Veil projects furthest (Philosopher’s Veil 70/100, Les Eternels Volver 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Eternels Volver and Philosopher’s Veil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Juniper Berries, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is Les Eternels Volver or Philosopher’s Veil better for summer or winter?

Les Eternels Volver suits daytime wear; Philosopher’s Veil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Eternels Volver and Philosopher’s Veil?

Les Eternels Volver has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Juniper Berries, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli. Philosopher’s Veil has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Oregano and Ginger, heart notes of Myrrh, Vanilla Pod and Davana, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.

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