Fragrance comparison

Lethal vs Volakas

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Lethal

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #69,961 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #67,552 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volakas takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lethal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Volakas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lethal1/4

Volakas2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LethalThe Dua Brand

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVolakas

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value81

Category winnerLethalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisCedarwoodBergamotTarragonLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedarwood, Galbanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Lethal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVolakasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lethal by The Dua Brand is an extrait de parfum built around classic masculine aromatics, sharp citrus, and a deep leather base. The scent opens with bright lemon and bergamot layered over green tarragon and calming lavender. As the initial sharpness calms down, herbal tones merge with spicy clove, cumin, and soft flo…

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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, Lethal or Volakas?

Volakas takes 2 of 4 categories. Lethal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Lethal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lethal or Volakas?

Volakas lasts longest (Volakas 75/100, Lethal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethal or Volakas?

Projection is very close: Lethal 50/100, Volakas 50/100 for sillage.

Do Lethal and Volakas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedarwood, Galbanum and Oakmoss.

Is Lethal or Volakas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lethal and Volakas?

Lethal features Lily of the Valley, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ambergris and Cedarwood. 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.