Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume III vs Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Rite Volume III

G Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #66,599 AmberWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)

Aroma Karelia

3.7713 votes

Rank #54,195 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Rite Volume III
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rite Volume III1/3

Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume III
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rite Volume IIIG Parfums

Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)Aroma Karelia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 14%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

31%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRite Volume III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

mossy58%

cinnamon44%

fresh spicy30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseJuniperDried PlumTobaccoLeatherCinnamonClovesCedarPine TreeLabdanumTolu BalsamCastoreum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

JuniperCedarCinnamonOakmossCognacGuaiac WoodTobaccoRumCastoreumLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Tobacco, Cinnamon and Cedar. Durations are only published for Rite Volume III, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 31%Party 23%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,599

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,195

PerfumerMaria Strazdas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rite Volume III by G Parfums is a dark, enveloping oriental fragrance that showcases raw artisanal perfumery at its most atmospheric. Built around a dense core of smoky incense, cured tobacco leaf, and rich labdanum, it opens with an intriguing contrast of tart dried plum, pine needles, and brisk juniper berries. As t…

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Aroma Karelia Red is a dry, woody aromatic scent built around juniper, cedar, oakmoss, tobacco and warm spices. The opening likely feels brisk and resinous, then settles into a darker mossy, boozy woods profile with cinnamon, labdanum and smoky guaiac wood adding warmth. This looks best suited to cooler weather and to…

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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, Rite Volume III or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Rite Volume III is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rite Volume III for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume III or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

They last about the same: Rite Volume III 60/100, Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume III or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

Rite Volume III projects furthest (Rite Volume III 88/100, Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume III and Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Tobacco, Cinnamon and Cedar.

Is Rite Volume III or Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume III suits evening wear; Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume III and Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный)?

Rite Volume III features Incense, Juniper, Dried Plum, Tobacco and Leather. Aroma Karelia Red (Аромат Карелии - Красный) features Juniper, Cedar, Cinnamon, Oakmoss and Cognac.