Deep Viola vs Oud Altius
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Altius takes 5 of 7 categories.
Deep ViolaChoose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud AltiusChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Deep Viola2/7
Oud Altius5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Altius
- Community sentiment
- Oud Altius
- Longevity
- Oud Altius
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Altius
- Value for money
- Oud Altius
- Versatility
- Deep Viola
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Deep Viola
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Deep ViolaByredoOud AltiusSoma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%
4.04/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%
Category winnerOud AltiusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
31%Like
20%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
61 votes
62%Love
12%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
12%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerOud AltiusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Altius
SillageOud Altius
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud AltiusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
amber92%
musky84%
leather77%
violet69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
oud84%
powdery77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AngelicaSaffronBergamot
Heart
LeatherVioletIris
Base
OlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla
Top
Spicy NotesRaspberryCinnamonCardamom
Heart
OlibanumRoseSaffronAmberIris
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskLeatherVanilla
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Leather, Iris and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer24
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night67
Spring53
Summer20
Fall87
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerDeep ViolaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#22,335
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerDeep ViolaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDeep Viola by Byredo presents a moody, leathery interpretation of violet for unisex wear. It opens with sharp angelica and saffron before settling into a powdery heart of iris and dark leather. This fragrance performs best in cooler weather, where its resinous base of olibanum and agarwood provides a grounding, seriou…
Reviews →Oud Altius opens with sharp cinnamon, crushed cardamom, and tart raspberry before settling into a dense heart of red rose, saffron, and olibanum. The base settles on dark leather, agarwood, and sandalwood that cling to skin for hours. It suits cold winter evenings, leather jackets, and crisp night air.
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, Deep Viola or Oud Altius?
Oud Altius takes 5 of 7 categories. Deep Viola is rated 3.85/5 from 68 votes; Oud Altius is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes. Choose Deep Viola for a powdery and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Altius for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Deep Viola or Oud Altius?
Oud Altius lasts longest (Oud Altius 91/100, Deep Viola 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Viola or Oud Altius?
Oud Altius projects furthest (Oud Altius 82/100, Deep Viola 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Deep Viola and Oud Altius smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Leather, Iris and Olibanum.
Is Deep Viola or Oud Altius better for summer or winter?
For summer, Deep Viola is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Altius is the stronger pick. Deep Viola suits daytime wear; Oud Altius suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Viola and Oud Altius?
Deep Viola has top notes of Angelica, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Violet and Iris, a base of Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Oud Altius has top notes of Spicy Notes, Raspberry, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Olibanum, Rose, Saffron and Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Leather.
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