Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs 04 Violet Blossom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 380 ratings analysed

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #20,376 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

04 Violet Blossom

Zara

4.01334 votes

Rank #6,166 FloralAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

04 Violet Blossom takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
04 Violet Blossom
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Amelia1/7

04 Violet Blossom6/7

Ratings & consensus: 04 Violet Blossom
Community sentiment: 04 Violet Blossom
Longevity: 04 Violet Blossom
Sillage & projection: 04 Violet Blossom
Value for money: 04 Violet Blossom
Versatility: Amelia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 04 Violet Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaTed Baker

04 Violet BlossomZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

4.01/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winner04 Violet BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

39%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

314 votes

Category winner04 Violet BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity04 Violet Blossom

Sillage04 Violet Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value83

Category winner04 Violet BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

almond88%

vanilla77%

fruity65%

nutty53%

sweet42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both almond, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

Cherry Blossom

Heart

MagnoliaHeliotrope

Base

AlmondVanilla

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Magnolia and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Spring66

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmeliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#6,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winner04 Violet BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

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04 Violet Blossom by Zara centers on a sweet cherry blossom opening, quickly transitioning to a creamy heart of magnolia and heliotrope. The dry-down relies on almond and vanilla, creating a soft, gourmand-adjacent profile. It functions best as an accessible, casual fragrance for autumn or spring days, suitable for th…

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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, Amelia or 04 Violet Blossom?

04 Violet Blossom takes 6 of 7 categories. Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; 04 Violet Blossom is rated 4.01/5 from 334 votes. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 04 Violet Blossom for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or 04 Violet Blossom?

04 Violet Blossom lasts longest (04 Violet Blossom 58/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or 04 Violet Blossom?

04 Violet Blossom projects furthest (04 Violet Blossom 51/100, Amelia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and 04 Violet Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Magnolia and Heliotrope.

Is Amelia or 04 Violet Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amelia is the stronger pick. For winter, 04 Violet Blossom is the stronger pick. Amelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and 04 Violet Blossom?

Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. 04 Violet Blossom has top notes of Cherry Blossom, heart notes of Magnolia and Heliotrope, a base of Almond and Vanilla.