Fragrance comparison

Le Violon vs Edizione Reale 2018

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,753 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Edizione Reale 2018

Acqua di Baviera

4.589 votes

Rank #21,070 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Le Violon
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Edizione Reale 2018
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Violon0/3

Edizione Reale 20183/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Edizione Reale 2018
Sillage & projection: Edizione Reale 2018
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Edizione Reale 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

Edizione Reale 2018Acqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.58/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEdizione Reale 2018

SillageEdizione Reale 2018

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

citrus100%

floral90%

amber80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

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

Mandarin OrangeCitronBergamotNeroliGrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCyclamenRoseOrange BlossomGardeniaFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliOlibanumMossVanillaSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Neroli. 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

Spring100

Summer100

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#63,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEdizione Reale 2018Higher 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 →

Edizione Reale 2018 by Acqua di Baviera is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Edizione Reale 2018 was launched in 2018. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot, Neroli, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Freesia; base notes are Musk,…

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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 Edizione Reale 2018?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 3 of 3 categories. Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Edizione Reale 2018 is rated 4.58/5 from 9 votes. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Edizione Reale 2018 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Violon or Edizione Reale 2018?

Edizione Reale 2018 lasts longest (Edizione Reale 2018 80/100, Le Violon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Violon or Edizione Reale 2018?

Edizione Reale 2018 projects furthest (Edizione Reale 2018 72/100, Le Violon 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Violon and Edizione Reale 2018 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Neroli.

Is Le Violon or Edizione Reale 2018 better for summer or winter?

Le Violon suits daytime wear; Edizione Reale 2018 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Violon and Edizione Reale 2018?

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. Edizione Reale 2018 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Olibanum and Moss.