Fragrance comparison

Ananda vs Violeta

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,555 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,868 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Violeta

Natura

3.76374 votes

Rank #27,561 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Violeta
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ananda5/7

Violeta2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnandaM. Micallef

VioletaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 14%

Category winnerAnandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

33%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerVioletaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAnanda

SillageAnanda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVioletaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

Top

PlumBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart

GardeniaJasmineVioletRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnandaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,868

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#27,561

PerfumerFrancisco Marano, Luis Tsukuda

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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Violeta opens with juicy plum, cassis, and soft citrus, then settles into a powdery floral heart where violet, jasmine, and gardenia do most of the talking. The effect is classic, feminine, and slightly vintage in style. On skin, the woody musk base keeps it gentle rather than loud. It usually suits spring best, works…

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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, Ananda or Violeta?

Ananda takes 5 of 7 categories. Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes; Violeta is rated 3.76/5 from 374 votes. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Violeta for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ananda or Violeta?

Ananda lasts longest (Ananda 67/100, Violeta 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda or Violeta?

Ananda projects furthest (Ananda 60/100, Violeta 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda and Violeta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Ananda or Violeta better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ananda is the stronger pick. For winter, Violeta is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda and Violeta?

Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille. Violeta has top notes of Plum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.