1902 Violette vs Violette Noyée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Violette Noyée 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.
Violette NoyéeChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1902 Violette2/7
Violette Noyée5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Violette Noyée
- Community sentiment
- Violette Noyée
- Longevity
- Violette Noyée
- Sillage & projection
- Violette Noyée
- Value for money
- 1902 Violette
- Versatility
- 1902 Violette
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violette Noyée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1902 VioletteParfums BerdouesViolette NoyéeSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
4.37/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerViolette NoyéeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
124 votes
54%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerViolette NoyéeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViolette Noyée
SillageViolette Noyée
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%
floral100%
powdery92%
violet84%
iris77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both violet, powdery 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
VioletLilacHawthornOrange BlossomLemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHeliotropeViolet LeafMimosaRose de MaiCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinTonka BeanMuskStyraxVanillaTahitian VanillaWhite Amber
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
Spring100
Summer40
Fall53
Winter33
Day100
Night91
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#7,999
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerViolette NoyéeHigher 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 →Violette Noyée offers a deeply evocative, powdery interpretation of vintage violet perfumes. Saturated with high-quality orris butter, the composition focuses on the damp, earthy aspects of the flower, balanced by a soft, sweet base of amber and benzoin. It is a refined, artistic choice for cooler spring days, appeali…
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 Violette Noyée?
Violette Noyée takes 5 of 7 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; Violette Noyée is rated 4.37/5 from 60 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violette Noyée for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or Violette Noyée?
Violette Noyée lasts longest (Violette Noyée 75/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1902 Violette or Violette Noyée?
Violette Noyée projects furthest (Violette Noyée 65/100, 1902 Violette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1902 Violette and Violette Noyée smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Musk.
Is 1902 Violette or Violette Noyée 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; Violette Noyée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1902 Violette and Violette Noyée?
1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. Violette Noyée has top notes of Violet, Lilac, Hawthorn and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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