Fragrance comparison

Volpe DNA vs Velur

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velur

Miraj

4.3129 votes

Rank #28,467 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velur takes 4 of 7 categories.

Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Velur
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Volpe DNA3/7

Velur4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Volpe DNAEudora

VelurMiraj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

4.31/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 59%

Category winnerVelurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerVelurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVelur

SillageVelur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

leather90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

Top

CypressBlack PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

PapyrusCorianderVetiverSaffron

Base

LeatherCedarPeru BalsamBenzoinAmberPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cypress. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Spring58

Summer16

Fall100

Winter79

Day67

Night100

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

Men86

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#28,467

PerfumerStephanie Bakouche

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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Velur by Miraj opens with crisp cypress and sharp black pepper, quickly yielding to a rugged core of papyrus, vetiver, and saffron. Perfumer Stephanie Bakouche grounds the structure in raw leather, cedar, and smoky Peru balsam. Built primarily for crisp autumn evenings, it offers a dense woody profile tailored for wea…

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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 DNA or Velur?

Velur takes 4 of 7 categories. Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes; Velur is rated 4.31/5 from 29 votes. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Velur for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Volpe DNA or Velur?

Velur lasts longest (Velur 71/100, Volpe DNA 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volpe DNA or Velur?

Velur projects furthest (Velur 62/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volpe DNA and Velur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cypress.

Is Volpe DNA or Velur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Volpe DNA and Velur?

Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam. Velur has top notes of Cypress, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Papyrus, Coriander, Vetiver and Saffron, a base of Leather, Cedar, Peru Balsam and Benzoin.