Fragrance comparison

Gamayun vs Le Violon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Gamayun

Parfum de Mahzen

4.001 votes

Rank #64,327 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,657 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Gamayun
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Le Violon
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gamayun1/2

Le Violon1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gamayun
Fragranxe ranking: Le Violon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GamayunParfum de Mahzen

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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

lavender100%

woody88%

amber77%

aromatic65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

floral90%

amber80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitTangerineBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesCinnamonFreesiaPeonyRoseMate

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaSesameCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlackcurrant SyrupLiquor

Heart2 to 4 hours

FreesiaRose de MaiNeroliEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliAmberWoody NotesVanillaAmbroxan

Category winnerGamayunLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

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#64,327

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe ViolonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gamayun by Parfum de Mahzen opens with a clean rush of French lavender and zesty mandarin orange, backed by a crisp splash of bergamot and neroli. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens, letting warm cinnamon, dry cloves, and earthy mate tea bring cozy warmth to the heart. The dry-down settles into creamy sa…

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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, Gamayun or Le Violon?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gamayun is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gamayun for a lavender and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Gamayun and Le Violon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Freesia.

Is Gamayun or Le Violon better for summer or winter?

Le Violon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gamayun and Le Violon?

Gamayun has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Freesia and Peony, a base of Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.