Fragrance comparison

Leon vs Violette

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Leon

V Canto

3.7982 votes

Rank #19,186 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Violette

Hautt Privé

4.673 votes

Rank #49,376 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette takes 3 of 4 categories.

Leon
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Violette
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Leon1/4

Violette3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeonV Canto

VioletteHautt Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

43%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityViolette

SillageViolette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

violet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both sweet, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

TuberoseGraperfuitBulgarian RoseCalabrian Mandarin

Heart3 to 5 hours

PeachCoconutYlang-YlangMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskBourbon VanillaMapleBirchCedar

Top

PeachCoconutPlumMandarin

Heart

VioletCaramelJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose

Base

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Calabrian Mandarin, Peach and Coconut. Durations are only published for Leon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex37

Women57

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,186

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#49,376

PerfumerLuciana Bergamasco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLeonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leon by V Canto presents a bright, layered profile built around sweet florals, creamy fruits, and grounded woods. The scent opens with sparkling Calabrian mandarin, crisp grapefruit, and a distinct floral lift of tuberose and Bulgarian rose. As it settles, Romagna peach and coconut blend with magnolia, jasmine sambac,…

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Violette by Hautt Privé takes the nostalgic, powdery charm of classic violet candies and dresses it in modern gourmand warmth. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe peach, juicy plum, and zesty mandarin, cushioned by a subtle splash of creamy coconut. As the fruity sparkle settles, a velvety heart of sweet v…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Leon or Violette?

Violette takes 3 of 4 categories. Leon is rated 3.79/5 from 82 votes; Violette is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Leon for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Violette for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Leon or Violette?

Violette lasts longest (Violette 80/100, Leon 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leon or Violette?

Violette projects furthest (Violette 75/100, Leon 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leon and Violette smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Calabrian Mandarin, Peach and Coconut.

Is Leon or Violette better for summer or winter?

Leon suits daytime wear; Violette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leon and Violette?

Leon has top notes of Tuberose, Graperfuit, Bulgarian Rose and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Peach, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Bourbon Vanilla, Maple and Birch. Violette has top notes of Peach, Coconut, Plum and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, Caramel, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.