Fragrance comparison

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme vs Green Flannel

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme

Institut Très Bien

3.6829 votes

Rank #21,836 PowderyViolet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Green Flannel

OHTOP

3.8273 votes

Rank #12,275 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Flannel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Green Flannel
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme1/5

Green Flannel4/5

Ratings & consensus: Green Flannel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Green Flannel
Sillage & projection: Cologne Fine Violette de Parme
Value for money: Green Flannel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Green Flannel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne Fine Violette de ParmeInstitut Très Bien

Green FlannelOHTOP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%

3.82/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerGreen FlannelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

20%Love

43%Like

23%Ok

2%Dislike

11%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGreen Flannel

SillageCologne Fine Violette de Parme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGreen FlannelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet90%

green80%

ozonic70%

floral60%

yellow floral50%

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

violet84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both violet, ozonic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Parma VioletGalbanumViolet LeafMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Violet LeafVioletAmbroxanTonka BeanGalbanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum and Violet Leaf. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer50

Fall55

Winter55

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men28

Unisex44

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,836

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,275

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerGreen FlannelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme delivers a crisp, natural floral experience centered on delicate parma violet. Opening with herbaceous galbanum and bright violet leaf, it settles into a soft mimosa heart. This unisex scent feels perfect for spring days when you want a clean, powdery, and understated presence that linge…

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Green Flannel by OHTOP brings a modern perspective to the classic violet and galbanum profile. It leans into a clean, ozonic feel that sits close to the skin, offering a wearable choice for casual days. This scent balances green, woody nuances with a touch of sweetness, making it a versatile option for anyone seeking …

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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, Cologne Fine Violette de Parme or Green Flannel?

Green Flannel takes 4 of 5 categories. Cologne Fine Violette de Parme is rated 3.68/5 from 29 votes; Green Flannel is rated 3.82/5 from 73 votes. Choose Cologne Fine Violette de Parme for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Green Flannel for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Fine Violette de Parme or Green Flannel?

Green Flannel lasts longest (Green Flannel 66/100, Cologne Fine Violette de Parme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Fine Violette de Parme or Green Flannel?

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme projects furthest (Cologne Fine Violette de Parme 63/100, Green Flannel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Fine Violette de Parme and Green Flannel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, ozonic and powdery accords. Common notes include Galbanum and Violet Leaf.

Is Cologne Fine Violette de Parme or Green Flannel better for summer or winter?

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme suits daytime wear; Green Flannel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne Fine Violette de Parme and Green Flannel?

Cologne Fine Violette de Parme features Parma Violet, Galbanum, Violet Leaf and Mimosa. Green Flannel features Violet Leaf, Violet, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean and Galbanum.