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1902 Violette vs La Mome

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

Updated 361 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Mome takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 1902 Violette

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

  • La Mome

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

1902 Violette3/7
La Mome4/7
Ratings & consensus
La Mome
Community sentiment
La Mome
Longevity
La Mome
Sillage & projection
La Mome
Value for money
1902 Violette
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
La MomePierre Balmain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
4.13/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerLa MomeRating 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

39%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerLa MomeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity39
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityLa Mome

SillageLa Mome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value67
Category winner1902 VioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
amber100%
sweet92%
rose84%
powdery77%
violet69%
floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both violet, powdery 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
May RoseFreesiaPink Pepper
Heart
Damask RoseRaspberryMyrrhViolet
Base
OpoponaxAmberIrisMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Raspberry and Musk. 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
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner1902 VioletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex17
Women80
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#29,687

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

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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La Mome is an evocative floral tribute to Edith Piaf, centered on rich damask rose and deep myrrh. Released in 2007 by Pierre Balmain, it balances spicy pink pepper top notes with a resinous, amber-heavy base. This fragrance is best suited for formal autumn evenings or winter nights when you want an opulent, vintage-i…

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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 La Mome?

La Mome takes 4 of 7 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; La Mome is rated 4.13/5 from 237 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Mome for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or La Mome?

La Mome lasts longest (La Mome 65/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Violette or La Mome?

La Mome projects furthest (La Mome 63/100, 1902 Violette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Violette and La Mome smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Raspberry and Musk.

Is 1902 Violette or La Mome better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1902 Violette is the stronger pick. For winter, La Mome is the stronger pick. 1902 Violette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1902 Violette and La Mome?

1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. La Mome has top notes of May Rose, Freesia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose, Raspberry, Myrrh and Violet, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Iris and Musk.

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