Fragrance comparison

Suave vs Volata

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Suave

Parfums Vintage

3.7850 votes

Rank #18,288 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Volata

Acca Kappa

3.9745 votes

Rank #14,517 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volata takes 4 of 7 categories.

Suave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Volata
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Suave3/7

Volata4/7

Ratings & consensus: Volata
Community sentiment: Volata
Longevity: Suave
Sillage & projection: Suave
Value for money: Suave
Versatility: Volata
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuaveParfums Vintage

VolataAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

3.97/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerVolataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

50%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVolataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySuave

SillageSuave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSuaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

amber77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomLavenderBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarIrisCarawayPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

VetiverAmbergrisMusk

Top

BergamotGingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

IrisLabdanumLavenderTonka BeanAngelica

Base

VetiverVanillaCypressPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Suave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer16

Fall100

Winter84

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter85

Day100

Night77

Category winnerVolataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men25

Unisex65

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,288

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#14,517

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerVolataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Suave by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent core of aromatic spice, crisp woods, and soft florals. It opens with an unmistakable kick of bittersweet cardamom paired with clean lavender and a splash of bright bergamot. As the opening settles, dry cedar joins powdery iris, caraway see…

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Volata by Acca Kappa is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Volata was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Bergamot, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom; middle notes are Iris, Labdanum, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Angelica; base notes are Vetiver, Vanilla, Cypress, Patch…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Suave or Volata?

Volata takes 4 of 7 categories. Suave is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes; Volata is rated 3.97/5 from 45 votes. Choose Suave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volata for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Suave or Volata?

Suave lasts longest (Suave 72/100, Volata 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suave or Volata?

Suave projects furthest (Suave 67/100, Volata 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suave and Volata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Suave or Volata better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volata is the stronger pick. For winter, Volata is the stronger pick. Suave suits evening wear; Volata suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suave and Volata?

Suave has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Iris, Caraway and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Musk. Volata has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, Labdanum, Lavender and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Cypress and Patchouli.