Fragrance comparison

Hyper Violet vs Marfa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,473 ratings analysed

Hyper Violet

Kenneth Cole

4.2516 votes

Rank #46,055 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Marfa

Memo Paris

3.934,457 votes

Rank #1,723 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marfa takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hyper Violet
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Marfa
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hyper Violet2/5

Marfa3/5

Ratings & consensus: Hyper Violet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marfa
Sillage & projection: Marfa
Value for money: Hyper Violet
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marfa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hyper VioletKenneth Cole

MarfaMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%

3.93/ 5 · 4,457 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerHyper VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

38%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

4,457 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMarfa

SillageMarfa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value33

Category winnerHyper VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

tuberose58%

fresh44%

patchouli30%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

sweet84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineRed Apple

Heart

Jasmine SambacPlum BlossomTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber

Top

PeachMandarin

Heart

TuberoseYlang YlangOrange Blossom

Base

Vanilla BeanMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Vanilla Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men2

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,723

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerMarfaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole Hyper Violet opens with a tart burst of dark red apple and bright tangerine. The top notes hand off the spotlight to a lush heart dominated by tuberose and jasmine sambac, accented by plum blossom and orange flower. As the white floral intensity settles, a base of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm amber wood…

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Memo Paris Marfa opens with an upfront punch of sweet peach and crisp mandarin before settling into its core of tuberose and orange blossom. Grounded by a dense base of sandalwood, cedarwood, and vanilla bean, it balances intense white floral sweetness with dry, woody undertones. The fragrance feels tailored for mild …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hyper Violet or Marfa?

Marfa takes 3 of 5 categories. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Marfa is rated 3.93/5 from 4,457 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Marfa for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Marfa?

Marfa lasts longest (Marfa 72/100, Hyper Violet 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Marfa?

Marfa projects furthest (Marfa 63/100, Hyper Violet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hyper Violet and Marfa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Vanilla Bean.

Is Hyper Violet or Marfa better for summer or winter?

Hyper Violet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Marfa?

Hyper Violet has top notes of Tangerine and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Plum Blossom, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla Bean and Sandalwood. Marfa has top notes of Peach and Mandarin, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla Bean, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.