Fragrance comparison

Volpe DNA vs Vortex

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #13,434 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vortex

RING

4.1811 votes

Rank #50,312 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vortex takes 3 of 5 categories.

Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vortex
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Volpe DNA2/5

Vortex3/5

Ratings & consensus: Volpe DNA
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vortex
Sillage & projection: Vortex
Value for money: Vortex
Versatility: Not scored
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

VortexRING

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating 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

27%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVortex

SillageVortex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value94

Category winnerVortexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

floral60%

patchouli50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

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

Mandarin OrangeGingerLemon

Heart

Black PepperCardamomFreesia

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger. 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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#50,312

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Vortex opens with a bright hit of mandarin, lemon, and ginger, then settles into pepper, cardamom, and a soft vanilla-wood base. It wears as a spicy citrus scent with a warm, slightly sweet edge. This leans masculine and fairly versatile, especially if you want something energetic up top but smoother in the dry-down. …

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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, Volpe DNA or Vortex?

Vortex takes 3 of 5 categories. Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes; Vortex is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vortex for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Volpe DNA or Vortex?

They last about the same: Vortex 69/100, Volpe DNA 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Volpe DNA or Vortex?

Vortex projects furthest (Vortex 60/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volpe DNA and Vortex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger.

Is Volpe DNA or Vortex better for summer or winter?

Volpe DNA suits evening wear; Vortex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volpe DNA and Vortex?

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. Vortex has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Freesia, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Vanilla.