Fragrance comparison

Raspberry Dictator vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Raspberry Dictator

Marc Gebauer

3.8848 votes

Rank #30,661 AmberFruity

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #12,253 IrisWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 5 of 8 categories.

Raspberry Dictator
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Raspberry Dictator3/8

Volpe DNA5/8

Ratings & consensus: Volpe DNA
Community sentiment: Volpe DNA
Longevity: Raspberry Dictator
Sillage & projection: Raspberry Dictator
Value for money: Volpe DNA
Versatility: Volpe DNA
Note pyramid (duration): Raspberry Dictator
Fragranxe ranking: Volpe DNA

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raspberry DictatorMarc Gebauer

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

48 votes

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRaspberry Dictator

SillageRaspberry Dictator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both iris, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBalsamic NotesMandarinGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisBlack PepperFrankincense

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherVetiverStyraxAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex39

Women2

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator delivers an intense collision of tart red fruit and smoky, resinous warmth. The first spray releases a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and juicy mandarin, spiked with a lively punch of fresh ginger. Give it ten minutes. The initial sweetness quickly tightens as dry iris and pungent black…

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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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, Raspberry Dictator or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA takes 5 of 8 categories. Raspberry Dictator is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Raspberry Dictator for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Raspberry Dictator or Volpe DNA?

Raspberry Dictator lasts longest (Raspberry Dictator 77/100, Volpe DNA 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raspberry Dictator or Volpe DNA?

Raspberry Dictator projects furthest (Raspberry Dictator 71/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raspberry Dictator and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger, Iris, Black Pepper and Leather.

Is Raspberry Dictator or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volpe DNA is the stronger pick. For winter, Raspberry Dictator is the stronger pick. Raspberry Dictator suits evening wear; Volpe DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raspberry Dictator and Volpe DNA?

Raspberry Dictator has top notes of Raspberry, Balsamic Notes, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Styrax and Amber. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.