1902 Violette vs Irisoir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Irisoir takes 4 of 7 categories.
1902 VioletteChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IrisoirChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
1902 Violette3/7
Irisoir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1902 Violette
- Community sentiment
- 1902 Violette
- Longevity
- Irisoir
- Sillage & projection
- Irisoir
- Value for money
- 1902 Violette
- Versatility
- Irisoir
- 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 PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
3.94/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 15%Had 2%Want 82%
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
56%Love
22%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
45 votes
Category winner1902 VioletteMost 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%
iris91%
violet83%
floral74%
warm spicy65%
earthy56%
Scent match46%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
IrisPeachVioletHeliotropeLilac
Heart
CarnationIris ButterJasmineRoseOrrisTuberoseViolet Leaf
Base
StyraxMysore SandalwoodAmbergrisTonkaCedarHaitian VetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Musk. 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
Summer53
Fall100
Winter93
Day77
Night100
Category winnerIrisoirMost 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#6,185
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Sultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews28
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 Perfumes reimagines classic French iris artistry for the modern collector. This floral composition leans into a warm, fruit-forward iris profile rather than cold orris roots, utilizing peach and heliotrope to create a plush, powdery texture. It wears beautifully on skin through spring and autum…
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 4 of 7 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; Irisoir is rated 3.94/5 from 75 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irisoir for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or Irisoir?
Irisoir lasts longest (Irisoir 84/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1902 Violette or Irisoir?
Irisoir projects furthest (Irisoir 69/100, 1902 Violette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1902 Violette and Irisoir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Musk.
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 evening 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, Peach, Violet and Heliotrope, heart notes of Carnation, Iris Butter, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Styrax, Mysore Sandalwood, Ambergris and Tonka.
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