Fragrance comparison

Marseille vs Volpe Next

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marseille

Mendes Perfumes

4.0018 votes

Rank #19,845 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Volpe Next

Eudora

4.1226 votes

Rank #50,190 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marseille takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marseille
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volpe Next
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Marseille3/5

Volpe Next2/5

Ratings & consensus: Volpe Next
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marseille
Sillage & projection: Marseille
Value for money: Volpe Next
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marseille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarseilleMendes Perfumes

Volpe NextEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerVolpe NextRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

28%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

42%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMarseille

SillageMarseille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVolpe NextBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumTobaccoViolet Leaf

Base

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanVanillaLabdanumCashmere WoodMuskCedarwood

Top20-30 mins

Tonic WaterMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmeric

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Volpe Next, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer12

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,845

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#50,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarseilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mendes Perfumes Marseille opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and lemon, quickly grounded by sharp basil leaf. As the bright citrus top begins to settle, a heart of orange blossom, violet leaf, and spicy geranium brings a clean aromatic texture with subtle green undertones. The base gradually turns …

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Eudora Volpe Next delivers an energizing, modern woody profile built around fizzy tonic water, sharp mandarin orange, and dry cedar. You immediately notice a brisk mineral effervescence that keeps the opening crisp before earthy turmeric adds a curious warm edge. Lavender softens the early sharpness, guiding the scent…

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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, Marseille or Volpe Next?

Marseille takes 3 of 5 categories. Marseille is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Volpe Next is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Marseille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volpe Next for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marseille or Volpe Next?

They last about the same: Marseille 63/100, Volpe Next 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marseille or Volpe Next?

Marseille projects furthest (Marseille 61/100, Volpe Next 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marseille and Volpe Next smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Labdanum.

Is Marseille or Volpe Next better for summer or winter?

Marseille suits daytime wear; Volpe Next suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marseille and Volpe Next?

Marseille has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Tobacco and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Labdanum. Volpe Next has top notes of Tonic Water, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.