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1902 Violette vs Make B. Gold

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

Updated 210 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1902 Violette takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • 1902 Violette

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Make B. Gold

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

1902 Violette6/7
Make B. Gold1/7
Ratings & consensus
1902 Violette
Community sentiment
1902 Violette
Longevity
Make B. Gold
Sillage & projection
1902 Violette
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
Make B. GoldO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
3.97/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winner1902 VioletteRating 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

31%Love
42%Like
21%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate

86 votes

Category winner1902 VioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity39
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityMake B. Gold

Sillage1902 Violette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value32
Category winner1902 VioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
citrus77%
musky69%
violet61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both powdery, floral and violet

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
RaspberryBergamotViolet
Heart
MagnoliaIrisPeonyJasmine
Base
MuskAustralian SandalwoodCedar
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter58
Day–
Night–
Category winner1902 VioletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex17
Women80
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#38,184

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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Make B. Gold by O Boticário opens with a bright splash of sweet raspberry and fresh bergamot, balanced by a soft touch of violet. As it settles, creamy magnolia, velvety iris, and fresh peony take center stage, giving the scent a clean, elegant floral character. A warm base of Australian sandalwood, cedar, and clean m…

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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 Make B. Gold?

1902 Violette takes 6 of 7 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; Make B. Gold is rated 3.97/5 from 86 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Make B. Gold for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or Make B. Gold?

Make B. Gold lasts longest (Make B. Gold 55/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Violette or Make B. Gold?

1902 Violette projects furthest (1902 Violette 48/100, Make B. Gold 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Violette and Make B. Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Raspberry and Musk.

Is 1902 Violette or Make B. Gold 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 Make B. Gold?

1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. Make B. Gold has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Cedar.

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