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1902 Violette vs Bright Side Falling In Love

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

Updated 167 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1902 Violette takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1902 Violette

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bright Side Falling In Love

    Choose it for a powdery and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1902 Violette5/7
Bright Side Falling In Love2/7
Ratings & consensus
1902 Violette
Community sentiment
1902 Violette
Longevity
Bright Side Falling In Love
Sillage & projection
1902 Violette
Value for money
Bright Side Falling In Love
Versatility
1902 Violette
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1902 Violette

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
1902 VioletteParfums Berdoues
Bright Side Falling In LoveBrocard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
3.81/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 61%Had 24%Want 15%
Category winner1902 VioletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

124 votes

19%Love
53%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

43 votes

Category winner1902 VioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity39
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityBright Side Falling In Love

Sillage1902 Violette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value87
Category winnerBright Side Falling In LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
powdery100%
ozonic92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
VioletIrisRaspberryViolet LeafMuskLilacBig StrawberryOpoponaxBergamotAlmond TreeJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top
RaspberryLimeLemon
Heart
Violet LeafVioletLily of the ValleyIrisPowdery Notes
Base
SandalwoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Raspberry and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for 1902 Violette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer91
Fall76
Winter63
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer80
Fall60
Winter33
Day100
Night31
Category winner1902 VioletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex17
Women80
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#28,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1902 VioletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1902 Violette by Parfums Berdoues is an airy eau de cologne centered on candied flowers, crisp greenery, and soft powdery sweetness. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fresh violet leaf before revealing purple violet blossoms dusted with cosmetic iris, sweet lilac, and subtle jasmine. Tart touches …

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Bright Side Falling In Love opens with an energetic burst of tart raspberry, zesty lime, and lemon. That initial citrus punch quickly gives way to a powdery floral heart dominated by cut violet leaf, soft iris, and delicate lily of the valley. The fragrance gradually settles into a dry sandalwood base backed by subtle…

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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, 1902 Violette or Bright Side Falling In Love?

1902 Violette takes 5 of 7 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; Bright Side Falling In Love is rated 3.81/5 from 43 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bright Side Falling In Love for a powdery and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or Bright Side Falling In Love?

Bright Side Falling In Love lasts longest (Bright Side Falling In Love 45/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Violette or Bright Side Falling In Love?

1902 Violette projects furthest (1902 Violette 48/100, Bright Side Falling In Love 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Violette and Bright Side Falling In Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Raspberry and Violet Leaf.

Is 1902 Violette or Bright Side Falling In Love better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1902 Violette is the stronger pick. For winter, 1902 Violette is the stronger pick. 1902 Violette suits daytime wear; Bright Side Falling In Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1902 Violette and Bright Side Falling In Love?

1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. Bright Side Falling In Love has top notes of Raspberry, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Violet, Lily of the Valley and Iris, a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

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