Fragrance comparison

Le Violon vs Mimeomai

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,657 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Mimeomai

Volnay

5.002 votes

Rank #43,210 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mimeomai takes 2 of 3 categories.

Le Violon
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mimeomai
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Violon1/3

Mimeomai2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

MimeomaiVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

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

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLe Violon

SillageMimeomai

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

PeachCuminCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliEgyptian JasminePapyrusTeaRose

Base

CedarMuskLabdanumBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCashmere Wood

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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

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#63,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMimeomaiHigher 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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Mimeomai opens with peach and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured, with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and neroli over a woody, musky amber base. It reads richer than a bright floral. The dry-down looks built around cedar, cashmere wood, labdanum and soft leather, so this may suit someone who likes fruity f…

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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 Mimeomai?

Mimeomai takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mimeomai is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mimeomai for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Violon or Mimeomai?

Le Violon lasts longest (Le Violon 60/100, Mimeomai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Violon or Mimeomai?

Mimeomai projects furthest (Mimeomai 86/100, Le Violon 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Violon and Mimeomai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Le Violon or Mimeomai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Le Violon and Mimeomai?

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. Mimeomai has top notes of Peach, Cumin, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Labdanum and Benzoin.