Volutes Eau de Toilette bottle Volutes
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Shisur Eau de Parfum bottle Shisur

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Volutes
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 - Shisur
Molton Brown's Shisur is a seriously underrated crowd-pleaser, delivering a refined Eastern adventure that everyone loves. Discontinued, sadly, but worth the hunt if you're after a sophisticated take on oud.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 9% 17%
Fruity 5% 11%
Green 5% 2%
Sweet 32% 26%
Warm 37% 35%
Woody 6% 6%
Earthy 16% 20%
Animalic 7% 9%
Fresh 1% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Volutes EdT
Shisur EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Iris 24% vs 28%
Dried Fruits 22% vs 35%
Only in Shisur
Caraway 36%

Accords

Volutes Shisur
100%
Sweet
91%
Amber
100%
Woody
87%
58%
Iris
79%
Oud
79%
68%
Warm Spicy
73%
71%
Tobacco
51%
Powdery
66%
63%
Honey
54%
Fruity
57%
Aromatic
54%
52%
Balsamic
Earthy
52%
50%
Herbal
100%
Amber shared
91%
100%
87%
Iris shared
58%
79%
Oud
79%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
73%
71%
Powdery shared
51%
66%
63%
Fruity shared
54%
57%
54%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Volutes Shisur
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Volutes

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.

Shisur

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While quite sensual, Shisur's refined oud and spice profile, coupled with solid projection, makes it a strong choice for dates and formal events. You could wear it casually for a touch of elegance, but it's a bit too much for the office or sport. Reviewers often mention receiving compliments, suggesting its broad appeal for social settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
49%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Iris, Warm Spicy accords and Iris, Dried Fruits notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Volutes
Shisur
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