Fragrance comparison

Voile D’encens vs Corfu Kumquat

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

6 wins

Voile D’encens

Motif Olfactif

4.1828 votes

Rank #21,032 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Corfu Kumquat

Aedes de Venustas

3.76163 votes

Rank #12,819 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Voile D’encens takes 6 of 7 categories.

Voile D’encens
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Corfu Kumquat
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Voile D’encens6/7

Corfu Kumquat1/7

Ratings & consensus: Voile D’encens
Community sentiment: Voile D’encens
Longevity: Voile D’encens
Sillage & projection: Voile D’encens
Value for money: Voile D’encens
Versatility: Voile D’encens
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Corfu Kumquat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Voile D’encensMotif Olfactif

Corfu KumquatAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.76/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerVoile D’encensRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

24%Love

48%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerVoile D’encensMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVoile D’encens

SillageVoile D’encens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value38

Category winnerVoile D’encensBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

amber83%

fruity74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fruity74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RhubarbOlibanumOakElemi resinRoseVetiverPearCedarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

KumquatMandarin OrangeTangerineCalabrian bergamot

Heart

NeroliCedarGingerLavenderGranny Smith appleOlibanum

Base

MuskAmbroxanVetiverRhubarbTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Olibanum, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Voile D’encens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVoile D’encensMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex82

Women0

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 21%Work 18%

Men15

Unisex71

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,032

PerfumerOswald Pare

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,819

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerCorfu KumquatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Voile D’encens by Motif Olfactif flips traditional church incense on its head by pairing dry frankincense smoke with mouth-puckering tart rhubarb and juicy pear. Right out of the atomizer, you get a bright, tangy burst that instantly cuts through resinous olibanum and pine-like elemi. As it warms on your skin, a jammy…

Reviews →

Corfu Kumquat by Aedes de Venustas is a fragrance for women and men. Corfu Kumquat was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are Kumquat, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Neroli, Cedar, Ginger, Lavender, Granny Smith apple and Olibanum; base n…

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, Voile D’encens or Corfu Kumquat?

Voile D’encens takes 6 of 7 categories. Voile D’encens is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Corfu Kumquat is rated 3.76/5 from 163 votes. Choose Voile D’encens for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Corfu Kumquat for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Voile D’encens or Corfu Kumquat?

Voile D’encens lasts longest (Voile D’encens 75/100, Corfu Kumquat 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Voile D’encens or Corfu Kumquat?

Voile D’encens projects furthest (Voile D’encens 58/100, Corfu Kumquat 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Voile D’encens and Corfu Kumquat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Olibanum, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Voile D’encens or Corfu Kumquat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Voile D’encens is the stronger pick. For winter, Voile D’encens is the stronger pick. Voile D’encens suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Voile D’encens and Corfu Kumquat?

Voile D’encens features Rhubarb, Olibanum, Oak, Elemi resin and Rose. Corfu Kumquat has top notes of Kumquat, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Cedar, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Vetiver and Rhubarb.