1902 Violette vs White Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1902 Violette takes 3 of 5 categories.
1902 VioletteChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White IrisChoose it for a violet and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1902 Violette3/5
White Iris2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1902 Violette
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- White Iris
- Sillage & projection
- White Iris
- Value for money
- 1902 Violette
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 BerdouesWhite IrisOrdioLabWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
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
50%Love
21%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Iris
SillageWhite Iris
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%
violet100%
iris92%
powdery84%
floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match45%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
IrisLavenderVioletViolet LeafLilacTarragon
Heart
LemonPatchouliCastoreumLabdanumChypre Notes
Base
FrankincenseBlack AmberCedarwoodAmberMusk
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
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#56,516
PerfumerJerry Lin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1902 VioletteHigher 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 →White Iris by OrdioLab shifts traditional powdery iris into a rugged, resinous space. Released in 2024, this unisex blend cuts the sweetness of purple florals with bitter tarragon and a leathery, castoreum-infused core. It is built for collectors who want a cold, mineral floral that performs in freezing autumn wind.
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 White Iris?
1902 Violette takes 3 of 5 categories. 1902 Violette is rated 4.09/5 from 124 votes; White Iris is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose 1902 Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Iris for a violet and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 1902 Violette or White Iris?
White Iris lasts longest (White Iris 80/100, 1902 Violette 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1902 Violette or White Iris?
White Iris projects furthest (White Iris 65/100, 1902 Violette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1902 Violette and White Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Violet Leaf and Musk.
Is 1902 Violette or White Iris better for summer or winter?
1902 Violette suits daytime wear; White Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1902 Violette and White Iris?
1902 Violette features Violet, Iris, Raspberry, Violet Leaf and Musk. White Iris has top notes of Iris, Lavender, Violet and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lemon, Patchouli, Castoreum and Labdanum, a base of Frankincense, Black Amber, Cedarwood and Amber.
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