Fragrance comparison

Bonbons A La Violette vs Syn.cherry

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 314 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bonbons A La Violette

New Notes

3.18295 votes

Rank #10,481 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Syn.cherry

Scentologia

3.3019 votes

Rank #57,307 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bonbons A La Violette takes 5 of 5 categories.

Bonbons A La Violette
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Syn.cherry
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bonbons A La Violette5/5

Syn.cherry0/5

Ratings & consensus: Bonbons A La Violette
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bonbons A La Violette
Sillage & projection: Bonbons A La Violette
Value for money: Bonbons A La Violette
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bonbons A La Violette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bonbons A La VioletteNew Notes

Syn.cherryScentologia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 295 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

3.30/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerBonbons A La VioletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

209 votes

29%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityBonbons A La Violette

SillageBonbons A La Violette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBonbons A La VioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

woody77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both sweet, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletSugarJasmine

Base

MossCedarwoodAmberVanilla

Top

RaspberryCherryPearBlackcurrant

Heart

VioletPalisander RosewoodMangoRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVanillaCaramelMossCedarwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, Moss and Cedarwood. 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

Summer43

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women56

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#57,307

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBonbons A La VioletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bonbons A La Violette opens like candied violet dusted with citrus, then settles into a sweeter woody base with moss, amber, and vanilla underneath. It reads more like sugared violet over polished woods than a true candy scent, so it suits shoppers who enjoy powdery florals with a modern, slightly sharp edge.

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Syn.cherry by Scentologia offers a bold fruit-forward opening dominated by ripe cherry and bright blackcurrant. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a cozy mix of vanilla and caramel with a whisper of woody depth. It is a playful, modern choice for those who enjoy sweet, gourmand profiles, performing best during t…

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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, Bonbons A La Violette or Syn.cherry?

Bonbons A La Violette takes 5 of 5 categories. Bonbons A La Violette is rated 3.18/5 from 295 votes; Syn.cherry is rated 3.30/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bonbons A La Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Syn.cherry for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bonbons A La Violette or Syn.cherry?

Bonbons A La Violette lasts longest (Bonbons A La Violette 74/100, Syn.cherry 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bonbons A La Violette or Syn.cherry?

Bonbons A La Violette projects furthest (Bonbons A La Violette 65/100, Syn.cherry 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bonbons A La Violette and Syn.cherry smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Moss and Cedarwood.

Is Bonbons A La Violette or Syn.cherry better for summer or winter?

Syn.cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonbons A La Violette and Syn.cherry?

Bonbons A La Violette has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Sugar and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Cedarwood, Amber and Vanilla. Syn.cherry has top notes of Raspberry, Cherry, Pear and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet, Palisander Rosewood, Mango and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Caramel and Moss.