Fragrance comparison

Piccolo vs Volage

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #62,121 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Volage

RING

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,613 CaramelWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volage takes 3 of 5 categories.

Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volage
Choose it for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Piccolo1/5

Volage3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PiccoloPisello Parfum

VolageRING

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

Category winnerVolageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

27%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPiccolo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value92

Category winnerVolageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

caramel100%

warm spicy91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

Top

CardamomApplePeach

Heart

CaramelLavenderCinnamonJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Apple, Vanilla and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring67

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,121

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,613

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVolageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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Volage leans gourmand from the first spray, with cardamom over apple and peach, then a caramel-lavender heart that turns warmer and smoother as it settles. Vanilla, tonka, amber and cedar give it a soft sweet base with a woody edge. It reads best for men who enjoy sweet spicy scents with a polished designer feel. Mode…

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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, Piccolo or Volage?

Volage takes 3 of 5 categories. Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes; Volage is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volage for a caramel and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Piccolo or Volage?

Piccolo lasts longest (Piccolo 68/100, Volage 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Piccolo or Volage?

Projection is very close: Piccolo 50/100, Volage 50/100 for sillage.

Do Piccolo and Volage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Apple, Vanilla and Cardamom.

Is Piccolo or Volage better for summer or winter?

Piccolo suits daytime wear; Volage suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Piccolo and Volage?

Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine. Volage has top notes of Cardamom, Apple and Peach, heart notes of Caramel, Lavender, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.