Fragrance comparison

Le Violon vs Signature

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

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43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Signature

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.899 votes

Rank #34,183 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Le Violon1/3

Signature2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

SignatureHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 67%

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

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevitySignature

SillageLe Violon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

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%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, floral 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

KumquatSicilian LemonBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

MintOrange BlossomPetitgrainPeonyFreesia

Base

IrisVetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

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

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignatureHigher 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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Signature opens with a bright burst of kumquat, Sicilian lemon, and bergamot, backed by crisp neroli and sweet mandarin orange. The opening feels sharply refreshing on hot summer mornings, delivering an immediate splash of tart citrus and bitter green rind. As the top notes settle, mint and petitgrain inject a cool, h…

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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 Signature?

Signature takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Signature is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Violon or Signature?

Signature lasts longest (Signature 67/100, Le Violon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Violon or Signature?

Le Violon projects furthest (Le Violon 69/100, Signature 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Violon and Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Neroli.

Is Le Violon or Signature better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Le Violon and Signature?

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. Signature has top notes of Kumquat, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Peony, a base of Iris, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.