Fragrance comparison

Volcano vs The Man Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

5 wins

Volcano

Reef Perfumes

4.1144 votes

Rank #10,105 AromaticLeather

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58%scent match

Closely related

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #27,022 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volcano takes 5 of 7 categories.

Volcano
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Volcano5/7

The Man Intense2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Man Intense
Community sentiment: The Man Intense
Longevity: Volcano
Sillage & projection: Volcano
Value for money: Volcano
Versatility: Volcano
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volcano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VolcanoReef Perfumes

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 4%Want 21%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVolcano

SillageVolcano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVolcanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

leather92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitCypress

Heart

LeatherLavenderPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanLabdanumCedarwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Cypress and Lavender. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer38

Fall77

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerVolcanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#27,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVolcanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volcano opens with cardamom, grapefruit, and cypress, then quickly settles into a leather-woody heart with lavender and patchouli adding a dry aromatic edge. It reads warm, spicy, and slightly rugged rather than soft. Reviews point to strong early projection, solid longevity for many wearers, and a mostly masculine le…

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The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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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, Volcano or The Man Intense?

Volcano takes 5 of 7 categories. Volcano is rated 4.11/5 from 44 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Volcano for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Volcano or The Man Intense?

Volcano lasts longest (Volcano 77/100, The Man Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volcano or The Man Intense?

Projection is very close: Volcano 68/100, The Man Intense 66/100 for sillage.

Do Volcano and The Man Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Cypress and Lavender.

Is Volcano or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volcano is the stronger pick. For winter, Volcano is the stronger pick. Volcano suits evening wear; The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volcano and The Man Intense?

Volcano has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cypress, heart notes of Leather, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Cedarwood. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.