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Crème de Violette vs No. 01

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

Updated 36 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 01 takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Crème de Violette

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • No. 01

    Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crème de Violette0/4
No. 014/4
Ratings & consensus
No. 01
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
No. 01
Sillage & projection
No. 01
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
No. 01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Crème de VioletteLe Monde Gourmand
No. 01The Fragrance Design Studio
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
3.95/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%
Category winnerNo. 01Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

27%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage32
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityNo. 01

SillageNo. 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody83%
lavender65%
herbal48%
fresh spicy30%
lavender100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
citrus61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, lavender and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
LavenderBergamotMintoak mossMuskDriftwoodSandAmberFreesia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Crème de Violette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall22
Winter33
Day100
Night22
Spring82
Summer100
Fall64
Winter18
Day100
Night18
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex67
Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,942

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNo. 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crème de Violette by Le Monde Gourmand is an aromatic and woody floral fragrance built around a surprisingly herbal core. Despite its name, the composition focuses on sharp gin, crisp lavender, and gentle freesia rather than candied violet flowers. The opening bursts with a brisk splash of boozy gin and fresh spicy un…

Reviews →

No. 01 by The Fragrance Design Studio opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp herbal mint that quickly gives way to a dark green French lavender. Perfumer Cecile Hua structures this aromatic aquatic composition around traditional fougere ideas, yet grounds the dry herbal heart with sun-bleached driftwood, damp …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crème de Violette or No. 01?

No. 01 takes 4 of 4 categories. Crème de Violette is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes; No. 01 is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes. Choose Crème de Violette for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 01 for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crème de Violette or No. 01?

No. 01 lasts longest (No. 01 77/100, Crème de Violette 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crème de Violette or No. 01?

No. 01 projects furthest (No. 01 58/100, Crème de Violette 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crème de Violette and No. 01 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Freesia and Musk.

Is Crème de Violette or No. 01 better for summer or winter?

Crème de Violette suits daytime wear; No. 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crème de Violette and No. 01?

Crème de Violette features Gin, Lavender, Hinoki Wood, Freesia and Musk. No. 01 features Lavender, Bergamot, Mint, oak moss and Musk.

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