Fragrance comparison

Le Violon vs Make B. Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,753 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Make B. Eau de Parfum

O Boticário

3.99280 votes

Rank #28,179 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Make B. Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Le Violon
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Make B. Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Le Violon1/3

Make B. Eau de Parfum2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Make B. Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Le Violon
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Make B. Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

Make B. Eau de ParfumO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.99/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

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

36%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMake B. Eau de Parfum

SillageLe Violon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral90%

amber80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

fresh spicy50%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and floral

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

ApricotPink PepperRaspberryTeaBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidFreesiaRose de MaiJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliBenzoinAmberMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Rose de Mai. 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

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,179

PerfumerRafael Marano, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMake B. Eau de ParfumHigher 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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Make B. Eau de Parfum by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of juicy apricot, tart raspberry, and zesty bergamot layered over a subtle hint of fresh black tea. As the initial fruitiness softens, a plush heart of sweet orchid, freesia, and delicate rose takes center stage, giving the fragrance a rounded floral depth…

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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 Make B. Eau de Parfum?

Make B. Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Make B. Eau de Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 280 votes. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Make B. Eau de Parfum for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Le Violon or Make B. Eau de Parfum?

Make B. Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Make B. Eau de Parfum 66/100, Le Violon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Violon or Make B. Eau de Parfum?

Le Violon projects furthest (Le Violon 69/100, Make B. Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Violon and Make B. Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Rose de Mai.

Is Le Violon or Make B. Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Le Violon and Make B. Eau de Parfum?

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. Make B. Eau de Parfum has top notes of Apricot, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Tea, heart notes of Orchid, Freesia, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin and Amber.