Fragrance comparison

Obsidian Smokes vs Volpe

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Obsidian Smokes

Mayrit

5.005 votes

Rank #28,371 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Volpe

Eudora

3.8971 votes

Rank #17,492 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian Smokes takes 3 of 4 categories.

Obsidian Smokes
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Volpe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Obsidian Smokes3/4

Volpe1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsidian SmokesMayrit

VolpeEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

3.89/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 58%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

28%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityObsidian Smokes

SillageObsidian Smokes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerObsidian SmokesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

smoky69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

cinnamon65%

leather56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageCardamomCinnamonCuminWild Lavender

Heart

IncenseCedarLeather

Base

AmberLabdanumGuaiac WoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top20-30 mins

Madagascar PepperCardamomSageCalabrian bergamotSea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonPepperwood or Hercules ClubAgarwood (Oud)GingerWild Lavender

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherPatchouliHaitian VetiverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender and Cedar. Durations are only published for Volpe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Date 32%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,371

PerfumerCarole Calmettes

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVolpeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian Smokes is a dense woody amber built around aromatic herbs, warm spice, incense, leather and resinous woods. The opening has clary sage, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and lavender before the scent turns smoky, dry and darker through cedar, leather, labdanum, guaiac wood, patchouli and oud. Early wearer feedback is…

Reviews →

Volpe by Eudora delivers a dry, aromatic blast of Madagascar pepper and green cardamom right out of the nozzle. The initial punch feels brisk and sharp before Calabrian bergamot rounds off the edges. Within twenty minutes, the composition warms up noticeably on the skin. You pick up a dry cinnamon heat mixed with smok…

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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, Obsidian Smokes or Volpe?

Obsidian Smokes takes 3 of 4 categories. Obsidian Smokes is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Volpe is rated 3.89/5 from 71 votes. Choose Obsidian Smokes for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Volpe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian Smokes or Volpe?

Obsidian Smokes lasts longest (Obsidian Smokes 92/100, Volpe 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian Smokes or Volpe?

Obsidian Smokes projects furthest (Obsidian Smokes 75/100, Volpe 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian Smokes and Volpe smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Wild Lavender and Cedar.

Is Obsidian Smokes or Volpe better for summer or winter?

Obsidian Smokes suits evening wear; Volpe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian Smokes and Volpe?

Obsidian Smokes has top notes of Clary Sage, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Cumin, heart notes of Incense, Cedar and Leather, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Volpe has top notes of Madagascar Pepper, Cardamom, Sage and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepperwood or Hercules Club, Agarwood (Oud) and Ginger, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.