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    Side by side

    Volare Gold vs. Possess

    Clearly related
    Possess by Oriflame bottle

    Possess

    Oriflame
    Eau de Parfum2014
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Volare Gold vs. Possess
    Volare GoldPossess
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172014
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerEvelyne BoulangerDora Baghriche-Arnaud
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Volare Gold

    Rose
    Caramel
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Salty
    Amber
    Woody

    Possess

    Sweet
    Fruity
    Woody
    Yellow Floral
    Vanilla
    Patchouli
    Citrus
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangePeachRed Apple
    PineappleGrapefruitFreesia
    Heart
    GardeniaJasmineRed rose
    Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomRaspberry
    Base
    AmbergrisSalted CaramelSandalwood
    VanillaPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Volare Gold vs. Possess
    Volare GoldPossess
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Salted caramel in a rose fragrance works. The salt cuts the sweetness, keeps the rose honest, and makes you want to keep smelling your wrist. It's an unexpected pairing that proves effective.Volare Gold
    Possess earns a second look. The pineapple-grapefruit fizz is energetic, but underneath: ylang-ylang's creamy warmth, vanilla that smells like a pod.Possess