Fragrance comparison

Le Violon vs Alexandria Port

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,753 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Alexandria Port

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1481 votes

Rank #6,106 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria Port takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Le Violon1/3

Alexandria Port2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

Alexandria PortAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.14/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 46%

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

2 votes · too few to score

64%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria Port

SillageLe Violon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral90%

amber80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

white floral90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlackcurrant SyrupLiquor

Heart2 to 4 hours

FreesiaRose de MaiNeroliEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliAmberWoody NotesVanillaAmbroxan

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeLavenderMyrtleBergamot

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomEgyptian JasminePitosporum

Base

AngelicaAmberWoody NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Egyptian 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring87

Summer100

Fall18

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men24

Unisex71

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,106

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerAlexandria PortHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Alexandria Port is a bright neroli citrus with a clean, soapy feel and a soft woody warmth underneath. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon, mandarin and bitter orange, then settles into orange blossom and jasmine with an easy, polished freshness. It suits hot weather especially well, and the appeal seems strongest fo…

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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, Le Violon or Alexandria Port?

Alexandria Port takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Alexandria Port is rated 4.14/5 from 81 votes. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Port for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Le Violon or Alexandria Port?

Alexandria Port lasts longest (Alexandria Port 70/100, Le Violon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Violon or Alexandria Port?

Le Violon projects furthest (Le Violon 69/100, Alexandria Port 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Violon and Alexandria Port smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Le Violon or Alexandria Port better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Le Violon and Alexandria Port?

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. Alexandria Port has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Pitosporum, a base of Angelica, Amber, Woody Notes and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).