Fragrance comparison

Edizione Reale 2018 vs Le Violon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Edizione Reale 2018

Acqua di Baviera

4.589 votes

Rank #21,198 CitrusWhite Floral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,657 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Edizione Reale 2018
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Violon
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Edizione Reale 20183/3

Le Violon0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Edizione Reale 2018
Sillage & projection: Edizione Reale 2018
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Edizione Reale 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Edizione Reale 2018Acqua di Baviera

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEdizione Reale 2018

SillageEdizione Reale 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

citrus100%

floral90%

amber80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitronBergamotNeroliGrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCyclamenRoseOrange BlossomGardeniaFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliOlibanumMossVanillaSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlackcurrant SyrupLiquor

Heart2 to 4 hours

FreesiaRose de MaiNeroliEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliAmberWoody NotesVanillaAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Le Violon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#63,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEdizione Reale 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edizione Reale 2018 by Acqua di Baviera is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Edizione Reale 2018 was launched in 2018. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot, Neroli, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Freesia; base notes are Musk,…

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Le Violon by Claude Marsal Parfums opens with a rich burst of blackcurrant syrup, mandarin orange, bergamot, and a distinct splash of liquor. This spirited citrus and fruit start quickly gives way to a full floral heart shaped by rose de mai, freesia, neroli, and Egyptian jasmine. As the perfume settles on the skin, w…

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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, Edizione Reale 2018 or Le Violon?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 3 of 3 categories. Edizione Reale 2018 is rated 4.58/5 from 9 votes; Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Edizione Reale 2018 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Edizione Reale 2018 or Le Violon?

Edizione Reale 2018 lasts longest (Edizione Reale 2018 80/100, Le Violon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edizione Reale 2018 or Le Violon?

Edizione Reale 2018 projects furthest (Edizione Reale 2018 72/100, Le Violon 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edizione Reale 2018 and Le Violon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Edizione Reale 2018 or Le Violon better for summer or winter?

Edizione Reale 2018 suits daytime wear; Le Violon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edizione Reale 2018 and Le Violon?

Edizione Reale 2018 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Olibanum and Moss. Le Violon has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Blackcurrant Syrup and Liquor, heart notes of Freesia, Rose de Mai, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Woody Notes and Vanilla.