Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume II vs L’Air du Temps Couture Florale

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rite Volume II

G Parfums

3.297 votes

Rank #64,750 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

L’Air du Temps Couture Florale

Nina Ricci

3.754 votes

Rank #58,862 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rite Volume II
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
L’Air du Temps Couture Florale
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rite Volume II2/3

L’Air du Temps Couture Florale1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rite Volume II
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume II
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Air du Temps Couture Florale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rite Volume IIG Parfums

L’Air du Temps Couture FloraleNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 14%Want 78%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRite Volume II

SillageRite Volume II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

floral92%

amber84%

powdery77%

woody69%

iris61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseNeroliBergamotCarnationPeachPalisander RosewoodAldehydes

Heart

OrchidOrrisJasmineRosemaryGardeniaVioletClovesYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberIrisSpicesSandalwoodMuskBenzoinMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMoss, Vetiver, Aldehydes and Violet. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,750

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’Air du Temps Couture FloraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rite Volume II by G Parfums is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around stark oakmoss and dry vetiver. It opens with sharp aldehydes and a distinctive metallic sheen before settling into smoky incense and weathered leather. Floral touches of violet, rose, and jasmine soften the bitter forest floor without making it …

Reviews →

L’Air du Temps Couture Florale is a 2017 limited collector edition from Nina Ricci that highlights the floral core of the original house signature. The opening brings a crisp burst of aldehydes alongside sharp bergamot, neroli, and juicy peach. Soon after, spicy carnation and damp rose step forward, supported by ylang…

Reviews →

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, Rite Volume II or L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories. Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; L’Air du Temps Couture Florale is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L’Air du Temps Couture Florale for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume II or L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

Rite Volume II lasts longest (Rite Volume II 80/100, L’Air du Temps Couture Florale 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume II or L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

Rite Volume II projects furthest (Rite Volume II 81/100, L’Air du Temps Couture Florale 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume II and L’Air du Temps Couture Florale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes and Violet.

Is Rite Volume II or L’Air du Temps Couture Florale better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume II suits evening wear; L’Air du Temps Couture Florale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume II and L’Air du Temps Couture Florale?

Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet. L’Air du Temps Couture Florale has top notes of Rose, Neroli, Bergamot and Carnation, heart notes of Orchid, Orris, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Iris, Spices and Sandalwood.