Cristal Rosae vs Violetta di Parma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cristal Rosae takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cristal RosaeChoose it for a rose and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violetta di ParmaChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cristal Rosae4/7
Violetta di Parma3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cristal Rosae
- Community sentiment
- Violetta di Parma
- Longevity
- Cristal Rosae
- Sillage & projection
- Cristal Rosae
- Value for money
- Violetta di Parma
- Versatility
- Cristal Rosae
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violetta di Parma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cristal RosaePrincesse Marina De BourbonVioletta di ParmaBorsariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%
3.76/ 5 · 526 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerCristal RosaeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
38%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
424 votes
Category winnerVioletta di ParmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCristal Rosae
SillageCristal Rosae
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVioletta di ParmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
violet83%
woody65%
floral48%
powdery30%
powdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
woody77%
iris69%
white floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both violet, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
RoseVioletCedar
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
VioletIrisHiacynthMuskHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyVanillaVetiverCedarRoseLilyJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesRose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cristal Rosae, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer68
Fall50
Winter27
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer55
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCristal RosaeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,634
PerfumerPhilippine Courtière
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#5,501
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerVioletta di ParmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCristal Rosae by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance built around fresh rose petals, powdery violet, and clean cedar. The opening captures the light, airy sensation of chilled rose water rather than a thick, jammy blossom. As it settles on skin, soft violet introduces a tender cosmetic powder…
Reviews →Violetta di Parma is a soft, powdery violet floral with an old-world feel. The violet comes through first, joined by iris, rose and gentle woody musk, so it wears like pressed petals, face powder and a hint of vintage makeup. It usually suits spring best and reads as quiet rather than bold. If you enjoy delicate flora…
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, Cristal Rosae or Violetta di Parma?
Cristal Rosae takes 4 of 7 categories. Cristal Rosae is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Violetta di Parma is rated 3.76/5 from 526 votes. Choose Cristal Rosae for a rose and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violetta di Parma for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cristal Rosae or Violetta di Parma?
Cristal Rosae lasts longest (Cristal Rosae 63/100, Violetta di Parma 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cristal Rosae or Violetta di Parma?
Cristal Rosae projects furthest (Cristal Rosae 68/100, Violetta di Parma 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cristal Rosae and Violetta di Parma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet and Cedar.
Is Cristal Rosae or Violetta di Parma better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cristal Rosae is the stronger pick. For winter, Violetta di Parma is the stronger pick. Cristal Rosae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cristal Rosae and Violetta di Parma?
Cristal Rosae features Rose, Violet and Cedar. Violetta di Parma features Violet, Iris, Hiacynth, Musk and Heliotrope.
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