Fragrance comparison

Volpe vs Shiraz

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 447 ratings analysed

Volpe

Eudora

3.8971 votes

Rank #17,492 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Shiraz

Natura

4.11376 votes

Rank #22,630 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Volpe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shiraz
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Volpe3/7

Shiraz4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VolpeEudora

ShirazNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 58%Had 18%Want 24%

4.11/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

71 votes

49%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

376 votes

Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShiraz

SillageShiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVolpeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

cinnamon65%

leather56%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

cinnamon77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Madagascar PepperCardamomSageCalabrian bergamotSea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonPepperwood or Hercules ClubAgarwood (Oud)GingerWild Lavender

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherPatchouliHaitian VetiverVirginia Cedar

Top

PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sage, Calabrian bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Volpe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVolpeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Date 32%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

Men7

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#22,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVolpeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volpe by Eudora delivers a dry, aromatic blast of Madagascar pepper and green cardamom right out of the nozzle. The initial punch feels brisk and sharp before Calabrian bergamot rounds off the edges. Within twenty minutes, the composition warms up noticeably on the skin. You pick up a dry cinnamon heat mixed with smok…

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Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…

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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, Volpe or Shiraz?

Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories. Volpe is rated 3.89/5 from 71 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Volpe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Volpe or Shiraz?

Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Volpe 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volpe or Shiraz?

Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Volpe 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volpe and Shiraz smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sage, Calabrian bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is Volpe or Shiraz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volpe is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe is the stronger pick. Volpe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volpe and Shiraz?

Volpe has top notes of Madagascar Pepper, Cardamom, Sage and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepperwood or Hercules Club, Agarwood (Oud) and Ginger, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.