Vio Volta vs Nero Incenso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nero Incenso takes 4 of 5 categories.
Vio VoltaChoose it for a violet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nero IncensoChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vio Volta1/5
Nero Incenso4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Nero Incenso
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nero Incenso
- Sillage & projection
- Nero Incenso
- Value for money
- Nero Incenso
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vio Volta
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vio VoltaDS&DurgaNero IncensoPineiderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.22/ 5 · 183 votes
Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%
4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
Category winnerNero IncensoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
16%Like
9%Ok
27%Dislike
15%Hate
183 votes
73%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNero Incenso
SillageNero Incenso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNero IncensoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
woody92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
amber100%
balsamic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
smoky56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VioletPatchouliIncenseRhubarbAmberwoodCedar
No top / heart / base split published
Top
ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil
Heart
MyrhhIncenseLicorice
Base
CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Incense, Rhubarb and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vio Volta, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer53
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night64
Spring33
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day44
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,634
PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#42,028
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVio VoltaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVio 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 …
Reviews →Nero Incenso is a dark, dry oriental fragrance for men. The scent starts with a crisp bite of rhubarb and herbal basil before transitioning into a smoky core of licorice and myrrh. It lands on a heavy, warm base of tolu balsam, cedar, and amber, offering a resinous trail best suited for cold winter evenings.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Vio Volta or Nero Incenso?
Nero Incenso takes 4 of 5 categories. Vio Volta is rated 3.22/5 from 183 votes; Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Vio Volta for a violet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vio Volta or Nero Incenso?
Nero Incenso lasts longest (Nero Incenso 80/100, Vio Volta 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vio Volta or Nero Incenso?
Nero Incenso projects furthest (Nero Incenso 72/100, Vio Volta 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vio Volta and Nero Incenso smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Incense, Rhubarb and Cedar.
Is Vio Volta or Nero Incenso better for summer or winter?
Vio Volta suits daytime wear; Nero Incenso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vio Volta and Nero Incenso?
Vio Volta features Violet, Patchouli, Incense, Rhubarb and Amberwood. Nero Incenso has top notes of Artemisia, Rhubarb and Basil, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense and Licorice, a base of Cedar, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Amber.
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