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Broadway Nite vs The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 744 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Broadway Nite

    Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Broadway Nite3/7
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum4/7
Ratings & consensus
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Broadway Nite
Sillage & projection
Broadway Nite
Value for money
Broadway Nite
Versatility
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Broadway NiteBond No 9
The Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.56/ 5 · 445 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 299 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
29%Dislike
1%Hate

368 votes

46%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityBroadway Nite

SillageBroadway Nite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value25
Category winnerBroadway NiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
vanilla91%
violet83%
aldehydic74%
floral65%
rose56%
powdery100%
violet86%
iris72%
musky58%
floral44%
vanilla30%
Scent match56%Closely related · both powdery, violet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
VioletIrisMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer54
Fall70
Winter61
Day100
Night69
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex30
Women65
Men2
Unisex13
Women86
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,689

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#5,677

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Broadway Nite is a plush, powdery floral built around violet, heliotrope, rose and iris, softened by vanilla, amber and musk. It opens with a bright aldehydic lift, then settles into a warm, cosmetic-style bouquet that feels dressed up and distinctly feminine. It usually reads richer than fresh, with strong projection…

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The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum by Gucci presents a clean, powdery floral profile centered on violet and waxy iris. Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas in 2019, the composition avoids thick sweetness in favor of an airy cosmetic powder aroma. A delicate base of clean musk and soft vanilla anchors the florals, evoking…

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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, Broadway Nite or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?

The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Broadway Nite is rated 3.56/5 from 445 votes; The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is rated 4.15/5 from 299 votes. Choose Broadway Nite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Broadway Nite or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?

Broadway Nite lasts longest (Broadway Nite 80/100, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Broadway Nite or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?

Broadway Nite projects furthest (Broadway Nite 75/100, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Broadway Nite and The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla, Iris and Musk.

Is Broadway Nite or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Broadway Nite is the stronger pick. The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Broadway Nite and The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?

Broadway Nite features Violet, Heliotrope, Aldehydes, Rose and Vanilla. The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum features Violet, Iris, Musk and Vanilla.

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