Fragrance comparison

Drunken Rhubarb vs Violette & Rose de Mai

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Drunken Rhubarb

Mystiq Parfums

4.805 votes

Rank #27,553 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Violette & Rose de Mai

L'Occitane en Provence

3.7914 votes

Rank #43,138 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drunken Rhubarb takes 3 of 4 categories.

Drunken Rhubarb
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violette & Rose de Mai
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Drunken Rhubarb3/4

Violette & Rose de Mai1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drunken Rhubarb
Sillage & projection: Violette & Rose de Mai
Value for money: Drunken Rhubarb
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Drunken Rhubarb

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drunken RhubarbMystiq Parfums

Violette & Rose de MaiL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 13%Had 8%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDrunken Rhubarb

SillageViolette & Rose de Mai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDrunken RhubarbBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

green77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbGrapefruitCassisBergamot

Heart

CognacWhiskeyTurkish RoseVioletGeraniumOrris Root

Base

CedarPatchouliTonka BeanLabdanumAmberAmbroxanMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCassisRhubarbBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletMay RoseGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Cassis, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Violette & Rose de Mai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,138

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDrunken RhubarbHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drunken Rhubarb opens with tart rhubarb, grapefruit and cassis, then settles into a boozy floral heart with rose, violet and a soft green edge. It reads bright, textured and unusual rather than sugary. If you like fruity fragrances with a sharper twist, this is an easy one to sample. The woody amber base and liquor no…

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Violette & Rose de Mai by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp, sparkling floral bouquet centered on Grasse botanicals. The opening bursts with tart rhubarb, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy cassis berries. This bright fruitiness cuts through the morning air before softening into delicate May rose petals and candie…

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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, Drunken Rhubarb or Violette & Rose de Mai?

Drunken Rhubarb takes 3 of 4 categories. Drunken Rhubarb is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Violette & Rose de Mai is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Drunken Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violette & Rose de Mai for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Drunken Rhubarb or Violette & Rose de Mai?

Drunken Rhubarb lasts longest (Drunken Rhubarb 73/100, Violette & Rose de Mai 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drunken Rhubarb or Violette & Rose de Mai?

Violette & Rose de Mai projects furthest (Violette & Rose de Mai 82/100, Drunken Rhubarb 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drunken Rhubarb and Violette & Rose de Mai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Cassis, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Drunken Rhubarb or Violette & Rose de Mai better for summer or winter?

Drunken Rhubarb suits daytime wear; Violette & Rose de Mai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drunken Rhubarb and Violette & Rose de Mai?

Drunken Rhubarb has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Cognac, Whiskey, Turkish Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Violette & Rose de Mai has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, May Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.