Limiar vs Volume IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
LimiarChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volume IVChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Limiar2/4
Volume IV2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Volume IV
- Sillage & projection
- Volume IV
- Value for money
- Limiar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Limiar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LimiarNaturaVolume IVHistory in DropsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 4%Had 92%Want 4%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
41%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
39 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVolume IV
SillageVolume IV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLimiarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
yellow floral77%
floral69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
floral92%
green84%
woody77%
rose69%
citrus61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both white floral, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang-YlangBergamotVioletGardeniaRoseMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineCassisRed CurrantPlum
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiver
Top20-30 mins
HyacinthMandarin OrangeVioletBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose
Base6-8 hrs
CedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Volume IV, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall87
Winter33
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer20
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,633
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,409
PerfumerDaniel Josier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLimiarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLimiar is a classic floral fruity with a bright citrus opening, a soft white floral heart, and a woody, musky base. It reads feminine and slightly powdery, with violet, rose, jasmine, and gardenia giving it a polished vintage feel. On skin, it usually comes across as gentle to moderate rather than loud. If you enjoy a…
Reviews →Volume IV by History in Drops is a crisp green floral fragrance that immediately brings to mind fresh garden air after a cool spring shower. The scent opens with a sharp burst of dewy hyacinth and bright bergamot, balanced by a touch of sweet mandarin peel and powdery violet leaf. As it warms on the skin, a rich flora…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Limiar or Volume IV?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Limiar is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes; Volume IV is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Limiar for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volume IV for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Limiar or Volume IV?
Volume IV lasts longest (Volume IV 68/100, Limiar 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Limiar or Volume IV?
Volume IV projects furthest (Volume IV 65/100, Limiar 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Limiar and Volume IV smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Violet and Rose.
Is Limiar or Volume IV better for summer or winter?
Limiar suits daytime wear; Volume IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Limiar and Volume IV?
Limiar has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Violet and Gardenia, heart notes of Jasmine, Cassis, Red Currant and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Volume IV has top notes of Hyacinth, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.
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