Fragrance comparison

PERSONNE vs Volakas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

PERSONNE

ICONOFLY

3.8132 votes

Rank #24,353 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #71,591 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

PERSONNE
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volakas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

PERSONNE2/4

Volakas2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PERSONNEICONOFLY

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

16%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

32 votes

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVolakas

SillagePERSONNE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVolakasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

herbal44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CelerycannabisRosemaryCypressMyrtleBay LeafPearJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

DavanaFenugreekCarob treePoplar budsImmortelleFig LeafHyacinth

Base6-8+ hrs

BranWheatSeaweedOakmossBarleyLiatrixViolet LeafCedarwood

Top

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Oakmoss, Violet Leaf and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for PERSONNE, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter42

Day100

Night57

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex47

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,353

PerfumerAlexandre Isaie Helwani

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#71,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPERSONNEHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ICONOFLY PERSONNE takes aromatic greenery in a radically botanical direction. Do not expect citrus cologne. The initial spray hits skin with sharp celery seed, crushed rosemary, and bitter cypress leaves that feel like fresh cuttings ground in a stone mortar. Within twenty minutes, that brisk bite softens as immortell…

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Volakas by Aurora Scents presents as a sharp, leather-forward fragrance for men. It opens with a herbal blast of galbanum, rosemary, and thyme, grounding itself in a robust woody base. Designed for cooler weather, this 2022 release brings an earthy, aromatic presence that stands out during fall evenings or professiona…

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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, PERSONNE or Volakas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. PERSONNE is rated 3.81/5 from 32 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose PERSONNE for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, PERSONNE or Volakas?

Volakas lasts longest (Volakas 75/100, PERSONNE 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, PERSONNE or Volakas?

PERSONNE projects furthest (PERSONNE 55/100, Volakas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do PERSONNE and Volakas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Oakmoss, Violet Leaf and Cedarwood.

Is PERSONNE or Volakas better for summer or winter?

PERSONNE suits daytime wear; Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PERSONNE and Volakas?

PERSONNE has top notes of Celery, cannabis, Rosemary and Cypress, heart notes of Davana, Fenugreek, Carob tree and Poplar buds, a base of Bran, Wheat, Seaweed and Oakmoss. Volakas has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Cedarwood.