Fragrance comparison

Literalvolcano vs Rook by Rook 2020 Edition

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Literalvolcano

UFO Parfums · 2019

2.673 votes

Rank #64,581 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Rook by Rook 2020 Edition

Rook Perfumes

3.67110 votes

Rank #9,365 SmokyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Literalvolcano
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rook by Rook 2020 Edition
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Literalvolcano2/4

Rook by Rook 2020 Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Literalvolcano
Sillage & projection: Literalvolcano
Value for money: Rook by Rook 2020 Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rook by Rook 2020 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiteralvolcanoUFO Parfums

Rook by Rook 2020 EditionRook Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 1%Want 99%

3.67/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

35%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLiteralvolcano

SillageLiteralvolcano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRook by Rook 2020 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody83%

amber65%

leather48%

animalic30%

smoky100%

leather92%

amber84%

animalic77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both smoky, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AshIncenseChoya NakhBirch TarSmokeCade oilGuaiac WoodCloves

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Birch TarIncenseCardamomTobaccoAmbergrisGingerCastoreumGuaiac WoodMuskCivetAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Birch Tar and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Literalvolcano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter98

Day84

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Party 41%Date 26%Casual 24%Work 9%

Men58

Unisex40

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,581

PerfumerMaxwell Williams

Launched2019

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,365

PerfumerNadeem Crowe

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerRook by Rook 2020 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Literalvolcano by UFO Parfums smells like a real bonfire built on hot asphalt. It opens with an abrasive wall of charred birch tar, pungent cade oil, and volcanic ash. There is zero sugar here. You get pure woodsmoke and the scorched mineral edge of roasted choya nakh seashells. The heat feels real. After twenty minut…

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Rook by Rook 2020 Edition opens with an intense blast of raw birch tar and crushed cardamom. As the sharp top note settles, dry tobacco leaf and dark leather emerge alongside a subtle soapy streak. On warm skin, the fragrance softens into an earthy base of civet, musk, and castoreum. It fits cold autumn evenings, out…

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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, Literalvolcano or Rook by Rook 2020 Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Literalvolcano is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Rook by Rook 2020 Edition is rated 3.67/5 from 110 votes. Choose Literalvolcano for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rook by Rook 2020 Edition for a smoky and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Literalvolcano or Rook by Rook 2020 Edition?

Literalvolcano lasts longest (Literalvolcano 90/100, Rook by Rook 2020 Edition 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Literalvolcano or Rook by Rook 2020 Edition?

Literalvolcano projects furthest (Literalvolcano 75/100, Rook by Rook 2020 Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Literalvolcano and Rook by Rook 2020 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Incense, Birch Tar and Guaiac Wood.

Is Literalvolcano or Rook by Rook 2020 Edition better for summer or winter?

Literalvolcano suits evening wear; Rook by Rook 2020 Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Literalvolcano and Rook by Rook 2020 Edition?

Literalvolcano features Ash, Incense, Choya Nakh, Birch Tar and Smoke. Rook by Rook 2020 Edition features Birch Tar, Incense, Cardamom, Tobacco and Ambergris.