Fragrance comparison

Vio Volta vs Frammenti

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 356 ratings analysed

Vio Volta

DS&Durga

3.22183 votes

Rank #17,634 VioletWoody

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25%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Frammenti

Bois 1920

3.86173 votes

Rank #13,551 AmberRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frammenti takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vio Volta
Choose it for a violet and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frammenti
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Vio Volta1/7

Frammenti6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vio VoltaDS&Durga

FrammentiBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%

3.86/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerFrammentiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

16%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

15%Hate

183 votes

46%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerFrammentiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFrammenti

SillageFrammenti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value48

Category winnerFrammentiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletPatchouliIncenseRhubarbAmberwoodCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantRhubarbGreen NotesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseVioletIncenseMagnoliaGeranium

Base

CaramelVanillaBenzoinAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Incense and Rhubarb. Durations are only published for Vio Volta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVio VoltaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex55

Women16

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,634

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#13,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFrammentiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vio Volta by DS&Durga smells like raw electrical static crackling through crushed violet petals. You get an immediate blast of tart green rhubarb and sharp ozonic air before the scent settles into damp patchouli and dry cedarwood. It is intensely unconventional. Forget soft, powdery floral bouquets. This formula runs …

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Frammenti opens with tart black currant, rhubarb and citrus, then settles into a plush rose-vanilla heart with powdery florals and a soft ambered base. The overall effect is sweet, smooth and slightly green rather than dark or woody. It suits shoppers who enjoy modern rosy gourmands with noticeable presence. Based on …

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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, Vio Volta or Frammenti?

Frammenti takes 6 of 7 categories. Vio Volta is rated 3.22/5 from 183 votes; Frammenti is rated 3.86/5 from 173 votes. Choose Vio Volta for a violet and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frammenti for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vio Volta or Frammenti?

They last about the same: Frammenti 78/100, Vio Volta 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vio Volta or Frammenti?

Frammenti projects furthest (Frammenti 69/100, Vio Volta 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vio Volta and Frammenti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Incense and Rhubarb.

Is Vio Volta or Frammenti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frammenti is the stronger pick. For winter, Frammenti is the stronger pick. Vio Volta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vio Volta and Frammenti?

Vio Volta features Violet, Patchouli, Incense, Rhubarb and Amberwood. Frammenti has top notes of Black Currant, Rhubarb, Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Incense and Magnolia, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.