Fragrance comparison

Lilac vs Violet

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Lilac

FUMparFUM

3.003 votes

Rank #64,847 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Violet

FUMparFUM

2.502 votes

Rank #67,189 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Lilac
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violet
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilac1/2

Violet1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilacFUMparFUM

VioletFUMparFUM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh83%

green65%

musky48%

powdery30%

powdery100%

violet83%

musky65%

amber48%

floral30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilacHedioneMuskBlood GrapefruitWhite Amber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VioletMuskWhite AmberHedioneBlood Grapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerVioletLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 20%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,847

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,189

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FUMparFUM Lilac captures the exact aroma of blooming purple bushes after a brisk May shower. A sharp burst of tart blood grapefruit cuts through the initial spray, waking up your nose before the real floral drama begins. It quickly softens. The true heart smells like crushed green lilac stems, dewy petals, and radiant…

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Violet by FUMparFUM takes a nostalgic note and makes it crisp. The opening greets your nose with tart blood grapefruit and a sharp spray of hedione. Give it three minutes. That initial citrus bite quickly steps aside for powdery violet petals dusted in confectioner sugar. It recalls classic French pastilles without dr…

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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, Lilac or Violet?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Lilac is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Violet is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lilac for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violet for a powdery and violet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Lilac and Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Hedione, Musk, Blood Grapefruit and White Amber.