1902 Violette vs Irisoir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irisoir takes 5 of 7 categories.
1902 VioletteChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IrisoirChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1902 Violette2/7
Irisoir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Irisoir
- Community sentiment
- Irisoir
- Longevity
- Irisoir
- Sillage & projection
- Irisoir
- Value for money
- 1902 Violette
- Versatility
- 1902 Violette
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Irisoir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1902 VioletteParfums BerdouesIrisoirSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
4.38/ 5 · 140 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
Category winnerIrisoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
124 votes
71%Love
18%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
96 votes
Category winnerIrisoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIrisoir
SillageIrisoir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1902 VioletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
powdery100%
floral92%
violet84%
woody77%
iris69%
vanilla61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and floral
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
IrisHeliotropeVioletMimosaLilacPeach
Heart
CarnationViolet LeafRoseJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodHaitian VetiverCedarWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Lilac. 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
Spring93
Summer63
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night59
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#2,091
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerIrisoirHigher 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 →Irisoir by Sultan Pasha Attars is an intricate iris-focused composition that bridges vintage Victorian sensibilities with modern attar precision. It centers on Florentine iris and violet, layered over a dense, honeyed, and fruity core. This fragrance is designed for those who appreciate rooty, powdery, and deeply resi…
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 Irisoir?
Irisoir takes 5 of 7 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; Irisoir is rated 4.38/5 from 140 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irisoir for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or Irisoir?
Irisoir lasts longest (Irisoir 78/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1902 Violette or Irisoir?
Irisoir projects furthest (Irisoir 63/100, 1902 Violette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1902 Violette and Irisoir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Lilac.
Is 1902 Violette or Irisoir better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1902 Violette is the stronger pick. For winter, Irisoir is the stronger pick. 1902 Violette suits daytime wear; Irisoir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1902 Violette and Irisoir?
1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. Irisoir has top notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Violet and Mimosa, heart notes of Carnation, Violet Leaf, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Cedar.
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