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1902 Violette vs Exclusive Tier

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

Updated 125 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exclusive Tier takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • 1902 Violette

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Exclusive Tier

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

1902 Violette2/5
Exclusive Tier3/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Exclusive Tier
Sillage & projection
Exclusive Tier
Value for money
1902 Violette
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Exclusive Tier
Fragranxe ranking
1902 Violette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1902 VioletteParfums Berdoues
Exclusive TierThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity39
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityExclusive Tier

SillageExclusive Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value25
Category winner1902 VioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
amber100%
woody92%
leather84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
musky61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

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

Notes
Cashmere WoodViolet LeafRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumOpoponaxAgarwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerExclusive TierLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer91
Fall76
Winter63
Day100
Night39
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex17
Women80
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#69,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Exclusive Tier by The Dua Brand is a dense, opulent amber and leather fragrance with a rich floral spine. Released in 2020 as an Extrait de Parfum, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pepper, and tart raspberry before unfolding into Rose de Mai, powdery iris, and jasmine. As the perfume settles on skin, deep bals…

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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 Exclusive Tier?

Exclusive Tier takes 3 of 5 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; Exclusive Tier is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exclusive Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or Exclusive Tier?

Exclusive Tier lasts longest (Exclusive Tier 80/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Violette or Exclusive Tier?

Exclusive Tier projects furthest (Exclusive Tier 75/100, 1902 Violette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Violette and Exclusive Tier smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Violet Leaf, Opoponax and Bergamot.

Is 1902 Violette or Exclusive Tier better for summer or winter?

1902 Violette suits daytime wear; Exclusive Tier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1902 Violette and Exclusive Tier?

1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. Exclusive Tier features Cashmere Wood, Violet Leaf, Rose de Mai, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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