Fragrance comparison

Le Violon vs Limão Siciliano & Neroli

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,753 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Limão Siciliano & Neroli

Maracujá Brasil

4.1948 votes

Rank #16,837 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Violon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Violon
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Limão Siciliano & Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le Violon3/4

Limão Siciliano & Neroli1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

Limão Siciliano & NeroliMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

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

46%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLe Violon

SillageLe Violon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

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%

aromatic83%

green65%

white floral48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian LemonLemon PeelBergamotGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeAbsinthe

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliOrange BlossomLitchiBourbon GeraniumMagnoliaFreesia

Base4-5 hrs

MuskVetiverIrisAmberPatchouli

Category winnerLe ViolonLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring72

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex74

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLimão Siciliano & NeroliHigher 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…

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Maracujá Brasil Limão Siciliano & Neroli delivers an immediate splash of sunshine. The first spray releases zesty Sicilian lemon, crushed lemon peel, and bitter green leaves. It feels like snapping a citrus branch in half. Within twenty minutes, sweet neroli petals and light orange blossom arrive to soften the initial…

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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 Limão Siciliano & Neroli?

Le Violon takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Limão Siciliano & Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Limão Siciliano & Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Violon or Limão Siciliano & Neroli?

Le Violon lasts longest (Le Violon 60/100, Limão Siciliano & Neroli 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Violon or Limão Siciliano & Neroli?

Le Violon projects furthest (Le Violon 69/100, Limão Siciliano & Neroli 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Violon and Limão Siciliano & Neroli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Neroli.

Is Le Violon or Limão Siciliano & Neroli better for summer or winter?

Le Violon suits daytime wear; Limão Siciliano & Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Violon and Limão Siciliano & Neroli?

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. Limão Siciliano & Neroli has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lemon Peel, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Litchi and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Iris and Amber.