Volutes vs Chergui

Shared character

Both Volutes and Chergui belong to the ambery (oriental) fragrance family. They share a profile characterized by woody, spicy, sweet, powdery, and resinous accords, featuring notes of iris/orris, tobacco leaf, everlasting flower, hay, and honey.

How they differ

Volutes is defined by a resinous composition including benzoin, myrrh, opoponax, styrax, cinnamon, and pepper (Madagascar) and pink pepper. Chergui incorporates different elements such as rose, sandalwood, ciste labdanum, musk, amber, leather, incense/olibanum, clary sage, and juniper berries, resulting in green, tobacco, oriental, smoky, amber, and honey accords.

Who each suits

Volutes may suit those seeking a woody-spicy profile with resinous sweetness. Chergui may suit individuals interested in a composition featuring smoky, incense, and leather elements.