Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume III vs Secret Dreams

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Rite Volume III

G Parfums

3.004 votes

Rank #66,599 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Secret Dreams

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

4.1428 votes

Rank #44,787 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Dreams takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rite Volume III
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Secret Dreams
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rite Volume III1/3

Secret Dreams2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Secret Dreams
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume III
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret Dreams

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rite Volume IIIG Parfums

Secret DreamsAnna Zworykina Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

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

46%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySecret Dreams

SillageRite Volume III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

tobacco77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

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

TobaccoMyrrhCastoreumCuminImmortelleJuniperBlack PepperTuberoseGingerSaffronClovesCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Tobacco, 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

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,599

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,787

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret DreamsHigher 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…

Reviews →

Secret Dreams by Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a dense, warm spicy natural fragrance designed for seekers of complex, botanical landscapes. The opening hits with a sharp burst of black pepper and wormwood, backed by the dry, medicinal warmth of cumin and saffron. As the blend settles, a heavy heart of tobacco, myrrh, and…

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 III or Secret Dreams?

Secret Dreams takes 2 of 3 categories. Rite Volume III is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Secret Dreams is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose Rite Volume III for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Secret Dreams for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume III or Secret Dreams?

Secret Dreams lasts longest (Secret Dreams 78/100, Rite Volume III 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume III or Secret Dreams?

Rite Volume III projects furthest (Rite Volume III 88/100, Secret Dreams 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume III and Secret Dreams smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Tobacco, Cinnamon and Cloves.