1902 Violette vs Elegantnost
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1902 Violette takes 4 of 7 categories.
1902 VioletteChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ElegantnostChoose it for a fruity and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
1902 Violette4/7
Elegantnost3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1902 Violette
- Community sentiment
- 1902 Violette
- Longevity
- Elegantnost
- Sillage & projection
- Elegantnost
- Value for money
- Elegantnost
- 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 BerdouesElegantnostBrocardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
3.69/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
Category winner1902 VioletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
124 votes
14%Love
61%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
194 votes
Category winner1902 VioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElegantnost
SillageElegantnost
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElegantnostBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
fruity100%
violet86%
powdery72%
sweet58%
iris44%
floral30%
Scent match69%Closely related · both violet, fruity and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VioletIrisRaspberryViolet LeafMuskLilacBig StrawberryOpoponaxBergamotAlmond TreeJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top
RaspberryBlack CurrantApple
Heart
VioletIrisViolet LeafJasmine
Base
PralineVanillaMusk
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 seasonSpring100
Summer91
Fall76
Winter63
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winner1902 VioletteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,506
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#18,090
PerfumerPatrice Martin
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winner1902 VioletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1902 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 …
Reviews →Brocard Elegantnost opens with a sharp flash of sour apple, tart black currant, and bright raspberry jam before settling into powdery violet cosmetics. As praline and soft musk warm on skin, the fruit softens into a quiet skin scent. Wear this casual gourmand floral on brisk spring mornings when you want light berry s…
Reviews →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 Elegantnost?
1902 Violette takes 4 of 7 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; Elegantnost is rated 3.69/5 from 194 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elegantnost for a fruity and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or Elegantnost?
Elegantnost lasts longest (Elegantnost 45/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1902 Violette or Elegantnost?
Elegantnost projects furthest (Elegantnost 51/100, 1902 Violette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1902 Violette and Elegantnost smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Raspberry and Violet Leaf.
Is 1902 Violette or Elegantnost 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1902 Violette and Elegantnost?
1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. Elegantnost has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Vanilla and Musk.
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