Bulgarian Rose vs Violette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bulgarian RoseChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
VioletteChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bulgarian Rose4/7
Violette3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Violette
- Community sentiment
- Violette
- Longevity
- Bulgarian Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Bulgarian Rose
- Value for money
- Bulgarian Rose
- Versatility
- Bulgarian Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bulgarian RoseMahoganyVioletteToccaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%
3.80/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerVioletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
44%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
105 votes
24%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
Category winnerVioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBulgarian Rose
SillageBulgarian Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
powdery100%
violet92%
citrus84%
woody77%
floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum
Base
BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood
Top
BergamotGingerCoriander
Heart
African VioletBlack CurrantBulgarian Rose
Base
Cashmere MuskCedarBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBulgarian RoseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,296
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#10,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerVioletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany Bulgarian Rose offers a rich floral profile centered on a deep rose note. It starts with a juicy splash of black currant and bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm foundation of sweet tonka bean and benzoin. This fragrance suits casual evening wear during cooler spring and autumn nights.
Reviews →Violette by Tocca opens with a sharp burst of coriander and wet ginger, a spicy combination that quickly makes way for a powdery, vintage violet. As it settles on skin, a tart black currant note cuts through the heavy floral layers. It finishes with a woody, slightly sweet base of cedar and benzoin. This fragrance fit…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bulgarian Rose or Violette?
Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Violette is rated 3.80/5 from 210 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Violette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Violette?
Bulgarian Rose lasts longest (Bulgarian Rose 59/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Violette?
Projection is very close: Bulgarian Rose 52/100, Violette 50/100 for sillage.
Do Bulgarian Rose and Violette smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Benzoin.
Is Bulgarian Rose or Violette better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bulgarian Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Bulgarian Rose is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Violette?
Bulgarian Rose has top notes of White Rose, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. Violette has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of African Violet, Black Currant and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Cashmere Musk, Cedar and Benzoin.
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