Fragrance comparison

Check Please vs Violette

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Check Please

Mind Games

4.1861 votes

Rank #32,571 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Violette

Hautt Privé

4.673 votes

Rank #49,376 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette takes 3 of 4 categories.

Check Please
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Violette
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Check Please1/4

Violette3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Check PleaseMind Games

VioletteHautt Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

61 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityViolette

SillageViolette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

violet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleNougatHazelnut

Heart

CinnamonPlumBulgarian Rose

Base

AmberBourbon VanillaOakSandalwood

Top

PeachCoconutPlumMandarin

Heart

VioletCaramelJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose

Base

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bulgarian Rose, Amber and Bourbon Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer16

Fall100

Winter92

Day94

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex44

Women47

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,376

PerfumerLuciana Bergamasco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCheck PleaseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Check Please by Mind Games opens with a sharp burst of tart green apple combined with sweet nougat and toasted hazelnut. As it warms on skin, dark plum and cinnamon settle over an oak barrel base with bourbon vanilla. It works best during chilly fall nights and winter dinner dates for anyone seeking a fruity gourmand …

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Violette by Hautt Privé takes the nostalgic, powdery charm of classic violet candies and dresses it in modern gourmand warmth. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe peach, juicy plum, and zesty mandarin, cushioned by a subtle splash of creamy coconut. As the fruity sparkle settles, a velvety heart of sweet v…

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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, Check Please or Violette?

Violette takes 3 of 4 categories. Check Please is rated 4.18/5 from 61 votes; Violette is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Check Please for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Violette for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Check Please or Violette?

Violette lasts longest (Violette 80/100, Check Please 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Check Please or Violette?

Violette projects furthest (Violette 75/100, Check Please 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Check Please and Violette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Bulgarian Rose, Amber and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Check Please or Violette better for summer or winter?

Check Please suits day or night wear; Violette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Check Please and Violette?

Check Please has top notes of Green Apple, Nougat and Hazelnut, heart notes of Cinnamon, Plum and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Oak and Sandalwood. Violette has top notes of Peach, Coconut, Plum and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, Caramel, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.