Volutes Eau de Toilette bottle Volutes
Edt Concentration Parfum
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2012 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £££££
Elite IV Parfum bottle Elite IV

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Volutes Eau de Toilette
Volutes EDT is a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, comforting honeyed tobacco dream, while others are baffled by its poor projection and fleeting performance, leaving them feeling short-changed. This is not universally loved, but has its ardent cheerleaders.
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Our Verdict - Elite IV Parfum
This one's a smooth operator, a polite amber-iris that's nice enough, but ultimately leaves more seasoned sniffers wanting a bit more punch. It's a crowd-pleaser for those new to amber, but might feel a tad superficial for a true connoisseur.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 9% 15%
Fruity 5% 0%
Green 5% 7%
Sweet 32% 34%
Warm 37% 31%
Woody 6% 14%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 7% 10%
Fresh 1% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Volutes EdT
Elite IV Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 26% vs 23%
Honey 26% vs 28%
Iris 24% vs 26%
Only in Volutes Eau de Toilette
Dried Fruits 23%
Only in Elite IV Parfum
Sandalwood 22%
Shared Notes
Hay 22% vs 39%
Only in Elite IV Parfum
Amber 100%

Accords

Volutes Eau de Toilette Elite IV Parfum
100%
Sweet
60%
91%
Amber
100%
71%
Tobacco
52%
68%
Warm Spicy
48%
51%
Powdery
64%
63%
Honey
62%
Green
58%
58%
Iris
57%
Woody
56%
54%
Fruity
52%
Balsamic
Smoky
52%
50%
Herbal
Sweet shared
100%
60%
Amber shared
91%
100%
Tobacco shared
71%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
48%
Powdery shared
51%
64%
Honey shared
63%
62%
58%
Iris shared
58%
57%
56%
54%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Volutes Eau de Toilette Elite IV Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Volutes Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, tobacco-amber profile make it suitable for dates and formal events, though some find the EDT too subtle for these. While some reviewers call it a perfect wintertime signature for casual day use, its potential lack of longevity means it might not see you through a full office day.

Elite IV Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its discreet beauty and well-behaved nature make it suitable for office and formal settings where a strong sillage isn't desired. It's also a great choice for date nights due to its warm, inviting character, but less suited for casual or sporty activities given its refined style.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Powdery, Honey accords and Iris, Honey notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Volutes Eau de Toilette
Elite IV Parfum
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