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I'm vs Violet

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

Updated 67 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I'm takes 1 of 2 categories.

  • I'm

    Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Violet

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

I'm1/2
Violet0/2
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)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
I'm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
I'mPupa
VioletFUMparFUM
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 31%Had 23%Want 47%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

65 votes

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate38
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
powdery92%
amber84%
sweet77%
musky69%
woody61%
powdery100%
violet83%
musky65%
amber48%
floral30%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Wild StrawberryBlack CurrantCloves
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseVioletHoneysuckle
Base6-8 hrs
MuskVanillaWhite AmberLabdanum
Notes
VioletMuskWhite AmberHedioneBlood Grapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer61
Fall61
Winter44
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
Casual 36%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,653

PerfumerLuca Maffei, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#67,189

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI'mHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa I'm Eau de Parfum smells like sweet wild strawberries dusted in powdered sugar and vintage cosmetic rose. The berries hit fast. Tart black currant and a pinch of warm clove keep the opening lively rather than cloying. Soon after, powdery violet and honeysuckle emerge, creating an authentic scented lipstick accord…

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Violet by FUMparFUM takes a nostalgic note and makes it crisp. The opening greets your nose with tart blood grapefruit and a sharp spray of hedione. Give it three minutes. That initial citrus bite quickly steps aside for powdery violet petals dusted in confectioner sugar. It recalls classic French pastilles without dr…

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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, I'm or Violet?

I'm takes 1 of 2 categories. I'm is rated 3.82/5 from 65 votes; Violet is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose I'm for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violet for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do I'm and Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Musk and White Amber.

Is I'm or Violet better for summer or winter?

I'm suits daytime wear; Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm and Violet?

I'm has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Black Currant and Cloves, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Vanilla, White Amber and Labdanum. Violet features Violet, Musk, White Amber, Hedione and Blood Grapefruit.

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