Fragrance comparison

Megapolis vs Vervaine Olive Leaf

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

2 wins

Megapolis

Lia Ruy

4.0727 votes

Rank #37,709 CoffeeCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Vervaine Olive Leaf

Voluspa

3.504 votes

Rank #54,914 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Megapolis takes 2 of 2 categories.

Megapolis
Choose it for a coffee and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Vervaine Olive Leaf
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Megapolis2/2

Vervaine Olive Leaf0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MegapolisLia Ruy

Vervaine Olive LeafVoluspa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 20%Had 21%Want 60%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMegapolis

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

citrus83%

warm spicy65%

sweet48%

vanilla30%

woody100%

citrus83%

herbal65%

aromatic48%

conifer30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CoffeeLemon VerbenaLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Whipped CreamDew DropSuedeWild Berries

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPalisander RosewoodCoffee blossomAmber

Top

Olive TreeLemon Verbena

Heart

Palisander Rosewood

Base

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InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Megapolis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night54

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 23%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,709

PerfumerJulia Kupriyanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMegapolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Megapolis by Lia Ruy smells like an iced sweet coffee served at an outdoor cafe on a breezy city morning. It opens with an unexpected pairing of dark roasted coffee, tart lime, and bright lemon verbena. This zesty citrus kick keeps the roasted coffee beans crisp rather than heavy. As the initial sharpness settles, a s…

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Voluspa Vervaine Olive Leaf opens with a sharp burst of crushed lemon verbena and freshly harvested olive tree leaves. The bitter citrus top notes quickly give way to an earthy herbal heart that feels dry and natural rather than sweet. As it settles, palisander rosewood adds a soft woody base that grounds the crisp gr…

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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, Megapolis or Vervaine Olive Leaf?

Megapolis takes 2 of 2 categories. Megapolis is rated 4.07/5 from 27 votes; Vervaine Olive Leaf is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Megapolis for a coffee and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Vervaine Olive Leaf for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Megapolis or Vervaine Olive Leaf?

Megapolis lasts longest (Megapolis 76/100, Vervaine Olive Leaf 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Megapolis and Vervaine Olive Leaf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Megapolis or Vervaine Olive Leaf better for summer or winter?

Megapolis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Megapolis and Vervaine Olive Leaf?

Megapolis has top notes of Coffee, Lemon Verbena and Lime, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Dew Drop, Suede and Wild Berries, a base of Vanilla, Palisander Rosewood, Coffee blossom and Amber. Vervaine Olive Leaf has top notes of Olive Tree and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood.