Blanc Violette vs Modigliani
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blanc Violette takes 4 of 7 categories.
Blanc VioletteChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ModiglianiChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blanc Violette4/7
Modigliani3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Blanc Violette
- Community sentiment
- Blanc Violette
- Longevity
- Blanc Violette
- Sillage & projection
- Modigliani
- Value for money
- Modigliani
- Versatility
- Modigliani
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blanc Violette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blanc VioletteHistoires de ParfumsModiglianiModiglianiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 359 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.53/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%
Category winnerBlanc VioletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
359 votes
16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerBlanc VioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlanc Violette
SillageModigliani
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerModiglianiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet88%
woody77%
iris65%
musky53%
sweet42%
sweet100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
VioletIrisBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
AniseYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
Powdery NotesRiceMuskSandalwoodVanille
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise
Heart
Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose
Base
Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Durations are only published for Blanc Violette, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer55
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night26
Spring100
Summer63
Fall63
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,024
PerfumerSylvie Jourdet
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#24,525
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerBlanc VioletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlanc Violette by Histoires de Parfums is an airy, nostalgic floral perfume built around the powdery elegance of French violet blossoms. From the first spritz, a bright splash of Italian bergamot mingles with cool iris and sweet purple petals, creating an aroma reminiscent of vintage face powder and pressed cosmetic c…
Reviews →Modigliani opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy bergamot, balanced by an aromatic pinch of basil and sweet anise. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery orchid, and classic rose unfolds with subtle hints of pineapple and fresh African orange flower. The dry-d…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
♛
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
NorthMendittorosaWINNER
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Blanc Violette or Modigliani?
Blanc Violette takes 4 of 7 categories. Blanc Violette is rated 3.78/5 from 359 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Blanc Violette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blanc Violette or Modigliani?
They last about the same: Blanc Violette 60/100, Modigliani 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Blanc Violette or Modigliani?
Projection is very close: Modigliani 56/100, Blanc Violette 54/100 for sillage.
Do Blanc Violette and Modigliani smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.
Is Blanc Violette or Modigliani better for summer or winter?
For summer, Modigliani is the stronger pick. For winter, Modigliani is the stronger pick. Blanc Violette suits daytime wear; Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blanc Violette and Modigliani?
Blanc Violette has top notes of Violet, Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Anise and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Powdery Notes, Rice, Musk and Sandalwood. Modigliani has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple, African Orange Flower and Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Benzoin and Vanille.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons