Fragrance comparison

Literalvolcano vs Wild Recall

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Literalvolcano

UFO Parfums · 2019

2.673 votes

Rank #64,581 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Recall

The Fragrance Kitchen

3.805 votes

Rank #44,514 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Literalvolcano takes 2 of 4 categories.

Literalvolcano
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Wild Recall
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Literalvolcano2/4

Wild Recall1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiteralvolcanoUFO Parfums

Wild RecallThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 1%Want 99%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLiteralvolcano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLiteralvolcanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody83%

amber65%

leather48%

animalic30%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

amber80%

musky70%

powdery60%

balsamic50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and amber

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

Top

IncenseCloves

Heart

SandalowoodGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

LabdanumMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Guaiac Wood and Cloves. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,581

PerfumerMaxwell Williams

Launched2019

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerWild RecallHigher 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…

Reviews →

Wild Recall opens with a sharp burst of cloves mixed with dry burning incense, creating an immediate smoky intensity. As it settles onto skin, heavy guaiac wood and structural cedar emerge, supported by a rich base of sticky labdanum and earthy patchouli. It creates a dark, resinous aura that stays close to the body w…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Literalvolcano or Wild Recall?

Literalvolcano takes 2 of 4 categories. Literalvolcano is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Wild Recall is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Literalvolcano for a smoky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Wild Recall for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Literalvolcano or Wild Recall?

They last about the same: Literalvolcano 90/100, Wild Recall 90/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Literalvolcano or Wild Recall?

Literalvolcano projects furthest (Literalvolcano 75/100, Wild Recall 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Literalvolcano and Wild Recall smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cloves.

Is Literalvolcano or Wild Recall better for summer or winter?

Literalvolcano suits evening wear; Wild Recall suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Literalvolcano and Wild Recall?

Literalvolcano features Ash, Incense, Choya Nakh, Birch Tar and Smoke. Wild Recall has top notes of Incense and Cloves, heart notes of Sandalowood, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Labdanum, Musk and Patchouli.