Fragrance comparison

Nivea Men vs Volpe Master

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nivea Men

Nivea

3.7393 votes

Rank #11,333 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Volpe Master

Eudora

3.7744 votes

Rank #35,349 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nivea Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nivea Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Volpe Master
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nivea Men4/7

Volpe Master3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nivea MenNivea

Volpe MasterEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

Category winnerNivea MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

93 votes

23%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerVolpe MasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVolpe Master

SillageNivea Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNivea MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitSaltPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderCorianderCedarGeranium

Base

PatchouliNutmegTonka BeanVanillaAmber

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCorianderGeraniumPepperRosemary

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmberPatchouliCoumarinVanillaSandalwoodAccord Eudora®Cashmeran

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Coriander and Geranium. Durations are only published for Volpe Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerVolpe MasterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex23

Women6

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#35,349

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNivea MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nivea Men Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a distinct sea salt edge. As the initial citrus crispness settles, lavender and woody cedarwood emerge to create a familiar clean lotion aura. Base notes of patchouli, warm amber, and dry tonka bean anchor the dry-down, giving…

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Eudora Volpe Master brings a burst of zesty bergamot, chilled mint, and sharp green cardamom straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush calms quickly. Within twenty minutes, warm nutmeg, black pepper, and earthy geranium take over the heart, wrapping your skin in a dry, bracing heat. The base settles into a c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nivea Men or Volpe Master?

Nivea Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Nivea Men is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; Volpe Master is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes. Choose Nivea Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Volpe Master for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nivea Men or Volpe Master?

Volpe Master lasts longest (Volpe Master 65/100, Nivea Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nivea Men or Volpe Master?

Nivea Men projects furthest (Nivea Men 61/100, Volpe Master 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nivea Men and Volpe Master smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Coriander and Geranium.

Is Nivea Men or Volpe Master better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nivea Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Master is the stronger pick. Volpe Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nivea Men and Volpe Master?

Nivea Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Salt, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Volpe Master has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.