Florentina vs The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Florentina takes 4 of 7 categories.
FlorentinaChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
The Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Florentina4/7
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Florentina
- Sillage & projection
- Florentina
- Value for money
- Florentina
- Versatility
- The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Florentina
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlorentinaSylvaine DelacourteThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 781 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 299 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
500 votes
46%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
299 votes
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlorentina
SillageFlorentina
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlorentinaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
vanilla92%
almond84%
violet77%
iris69%
floral61%
powdery100%
violet86%
iris72%
musky58%
floral44%
vanilla30%
Scent match61%Closely related · both powdery, violet and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
IrisAlmondHeliotropeVioletVanillaMuskBenzoinClovesLavenderVetiverOrange BlossomBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
VioletIrisMuskVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIris, Violet, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer54
Fall70
Winter61
Day100
Night69
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,107
PerfumerIrene Farmachidi
Launched—
Reviews144
Overall rank#5,677
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews43
Category winnerFlorentinaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlorentina is a powdery, iris-forward fragrance that balances almond, violet, and vanilla notes. It is a modern, wearable homage to classic cosmetic-inspired scents. Perfect for spring days in the office, it sits close to the skin with a gentle, comforting presence. It offers an elegant, clean aesthetic that feels bot…
Reviews →The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum by Gucci presents a clean, powdery floral profile centered on violet and waxy iris. Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas in 2019, the composition avoids thick sweetness in favor of an airy cosmetic powder aroma. A delicate base of clean musk and soft vanilla anchors the florals, evoking…
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, Florentina or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?
Florentina takes 4 of 7 categories. Florentina is rated 3.90/5 from 781 votes; The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is rated 4.15/5 from 299 votes. Choose Florentina for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Florentina or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?
Florentina lasts longest (Florentina 73/100, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Florentina or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?
Florentina projects furthest (Florentina 59/100, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Florentina and The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Violet, Vanilla and Musk.
Is Florentina or The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Florentina and The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum?
Florentina features Iris, Almond, Heliotrope, Violet and Vanilla. The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum features Violet, Iris, Musk and Vanilla.
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