Fragrance comparison

Valentino Uomo 2021 vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 673 ratings analysed

Valentino Uomo 2021

Valentino

4.45608 votes

Rank #1,470 IrisAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #12,348 IrisWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 8 categories.

Valentino Uomo 2021
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Valentino Uomo 20213/8

Volpe DNA4/8

Ratings & consensus: Valentino Uomo 2021
Community sentiment: Valentino Uomo 2021
Longevity: Volpe DNA
Sillage & projection: Volpe DNA
Value for money: Volpe DNA
Versatility: Volpe DNA
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Valentino Uomo 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Valentino Uomo 2021Valentino

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 608 votes

Have 59%Had 11%Want 30%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

Category winnerValentino Uomo 2021Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

608 votes

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerValentino Uomo 2021Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVolpe DNA

SillageVolpe DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

warm spicy74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both iris, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

CardamomBlack Pepper

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex21

Women1

Work 36%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews78

Overall rank#12,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerValentino Uomo 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valentino Uomo 2021 brings a crisp, tailored twist to modern masculine iris. The scent opens with a bright splash of zesty Italian bergamot and sparkling lemon that immediately lifts your mood without feeling sharp. As the citrus settles, a smooth, buttery iris takes center stage, accompanied by clean vetiver that add…

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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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, Valentino Uomo 2021 or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 8 categories. Valentino Uomo 2021 is rated 4.45/5 from 608 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Valentino Uomo 2021 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Valentino Uomo 2021 or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA lasts longest (Volpe DNA 67/100, Valentino Uomo 2021 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valentino Uomo 2021 or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA projects furthest (Volpe DNA 55/100, Valentino Uomo 2021 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valentino Uomo 2021 and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver, Cardamom and Black Pepper.

Is Valentino Uomo 2021 or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volpe DNA is the stronger pick. For winter, Valentino Uomo 2021 is the stronger pick. Valentino Uomo 2021 suits daytime wear; Volpe DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valentino Uomo 2021 and Volpe DNA?

Valentino Uomo 2021 has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris and Vetiver, a base of Cardamom and Black Pepper. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.