Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume III vs Cleopatra

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Rite Volume III

G Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #66,599 AmberWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Cleopatra

Kesma

4.502 votes

Rank #52,491 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Cleopatra
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rite Volume III1/3

Cleopatra1/3

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: Cleopatra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rite Volume IIIG Parfums

CleopatraKesma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRite Volume III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Top

BergamotCinnamonGalbanumPepperCloves

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangHeliotropeNarcissusTuberoseJasmineHoneyClove

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWormwoodOakmossLeatherVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Leather, Cinnamon and Cloves. 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

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,599

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCleopatraHigher 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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Cleopatra by Kesma is a dense, unapologetic oriental floral from 1983. It opens with a punch of cloves and cinnamon before settling into a rich, resinous heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and honey. This is a cold-weather classic that leans heavily on its base of incense, leather, and oakmoss for a deep, vintage footpri…

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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 Cleopatra?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Rite Volume III is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Cleopatra is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rite Volume III for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cleopatra for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume III or Cleopatra?

They last about the same: Rite Volume III 60/100, Cleopatra 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume III or Cleopatra?

Rite Volume III projects furthest (Rite Volume III 88/100, Cleopatra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume III and Cleopatra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Leather, Cinnamon and Cloves.

Is Rite Volume III or Cleopatra better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume III suits evening wear; Cleopatra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume III and Cleopatra?

Rite Volume III features Incense, Juniper, Dried Plum, Tobacco and Leather. Cleopatra has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Galbanum and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Wormwood.