Fragrance comparison

Chic Gold vs Violetta del Mediterraneo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Chic Gold

PanVel

4.004 votes

Rank #55,272 White FloralCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Violetta del Mediterraneo

Carpentieri Profumi

4.437 votes

Rank #41,728 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chic Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violetta del Mediterraneo
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chic Gold2/4

Violetta del Mediterraneo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chic Gold
Sillage & projection: Chic Gold
Value for money: Violetta del Mediterraneo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violetta del Mediterraneo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic GoldPanVel

Violetta del MediterraneoCarpentieri Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 30%Want 20%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityChic Gold

SillageChic Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value95

Category winnerVioletta del MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

fresh61%

violet100%

powdery92%

iris84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryLemonNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodVanillaAmberPatchouli

Top

RaspberryBergamotRed CurrantNeroliLemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanWhite HoneyPatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Lemon, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chic Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVioletta del MediterraneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PanVel Chic Gold opens with a bright flash of tart raspberry and crisp lemon. It feels immediate and playful. Within minutes, a slightly bitter neroli cuts through the fruitiness, preventing the opening from turning sticky sweet. As the top notes evaporate, white florals take full control of the projection bubble. Cre…

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Violetta del Mediterraneo by Carpentieri Profumi opens with a bright tartness from red currant, lemon, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral heart. Violet and iris dominate the composition, bringing a classic cosmetic powder texture that feels soft and vintage. As the scent warms on skin, gardenia and orang…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chic Gold or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chic Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Violetta del Mediterraneo is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Chic Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violetta del Mediterraneo for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic Gold or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Chic Gold lasts longest (Chic Gold 60/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic Gold or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Chic Gold projects furthest (Chic Gold 50/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic Gold and Violetta del Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Lemon, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Chic Gold or Violetta del Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

Chic Gold suits daytime wear; Violetta del Mediterraneo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic Gold and Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Chic Gold has top notes of Raspberry, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli. Violetta del Mediterraneo has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Red Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, White Honey and Patchouli.