Fragrance comparison

aétai vs Viole Nere

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 396 ratings analysed

aétai

source adage fragrances

3.7027 votes

Rank #39,954 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Viole Nere

Meo Fusciuni

4.21369 votes

Rank #4,225 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viole Nere takes 5 of 7 categories.

aétai
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Viole Nere
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

aétai2/7

Viole Nere5/7

Ratings & consensus: Viole Nere
Community sentiment: Viole Nere
Longevity: Viole Nere
Sillage & projection: Viole Nere
Value for money: aétai
Versatility: aétai
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Viole Nere

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

aétaisource adage fragrances

Viole NereMeo Fusciuni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

4.21/ 5 · 369 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerViole NereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

50%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

369 votes

Category winnerViole NereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityViole Nere

SillageViole Nere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winneraétaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

earthy77%

iris69%

mossy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

OakmossCloveSandalwoodPink PepperPatchouliRoseOlibanumAmberwoodIrisJasmine SambacViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VioletIrisOakmossFrankincenseSandalwoodMuskVetiverPatchouliCognacLily of the ValleyRoseVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for aétai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winneraétaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men11

Unisex54

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,225

PerfumerGiuseppe Imprezzabile

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerViole NereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Source Adage aétai is a botanical, earthy floral fragrance built around a striking contrast between damp green garden stems and dry kitchen spices. The scent opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and spicy clove that cuts straight through dewy rose petals and powdery violet leaves. As it settles onto your skin, eart…

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Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere opens with a sharp burst of violet leaf, stem, and damp earth. Heavy iris powder quickly settles over a dark backdrop of frankincense and oakmoss, with a faint sip of cognac in the background. It suits cool October evenings, leather jackets, and quiet, solitary autumn walks when you want a mood…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, aétai or Viole Nere?

Viole Nere takes 5 of 7 categories. aétai is rated 3.70/5 from 27 votes; Viole Nere is rated 4.21/5 from 369 votes. Choose aétai for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Viole Nere for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, aétai or Viole Nere?

Viole Nere lasts longest (Viole Nere 72/100, aétai 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, aétai or Viole Nere?

Viole Nere projects furthest (Viole Nere 56/100, aétai 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do aétai and Viole Nere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Rose.