Lys Fume vs Violet Shot
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lys Fume takes 4 of 7 categories.
Lys FumeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Violet ShotChoose it for a ozonic and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lys Fume4/7
Violet Shot3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lys Fume
- Community sentiment
- Lys Fume
- Longevity
- Lys Fume
- Sillage & projection
- Lys Fume
- Value for money
- Violet Shot
- Versatility
- Violet Shot
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violet Shot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lys FumeTom FordViolet ShotOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 643 votes
Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%
4.03/ 5 · 385 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerLys FumeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
643 votes
40%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
385 votes
Category winnerLys FumeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLys Fume
SillageLys Fume
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerViolet ShotBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywhite floral100%
woody92%
yellow floral84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
ozonic100%
green92%
aquatic84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegTurmericPink PepperItalian Mandarin
Heart
White LilyYlang-YlangRumArtemisia
Base
Madagascar VanillaOakLabdanumStyrax
Top
Green GrassItalian MandarinPink Pepper
Heart
Violet LeafSafraleine
Base
Madagascar VanillaSpanish LabdanumIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Italian Mandarin and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer37
Fall0
Winter56
Day–
Night–
Category winnerViolet ShotMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,502
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,680
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerViolet ShotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTom Ford Lys Fume begins with a sharp, medicinal buzz of turmeric and pink pepper before revealing its true character. The heart is a heavy, almost intoxicating white lily that feels thick on the skin. Unlike typical airy florals, this one is weighted down by a boozy pour of rum and a warm, woody base of oak and labda…
Reviews →Violet Shot opens with an intense blast of green grass and sharp pink pepper, shaking awake anyone expecting a sweet, powdery floral. Dominique Ropion constructs a modern, leathery violet that feels cold and metallic before shifting on skin. As it settles, Italian mandarin adds a brief sparkle, but the true character …
Reviews →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, Lys Fume or Violet Shot?
Lys Fume takes 4 of 7 categories. Lys Fume is rated 4.07/5 from 643 votes; Violet Shot is rated 4.03/5 from 385 votes. Choose Lys Fume for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Violet Shot for a ozonic and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Lys Fume or Violet Shot?
They last about the same: Lys Fume 69/100, Violet Shot 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Lys Fume or Violet Shot?
Lys Fume projects furthest (Lys Fume 69/100, Violet Shot 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lys Fume and Violet Shot smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Italian Mandarin and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Lys Fume or Violet Shot better for summer or winter?
For summer, Violet Shot is the stronger pick. For winter, Lys Fume is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lys Fume and Violet Shot?
Lys Fume has top notes of Nutmeg, Turmeric, Pink Pepper and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of White Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Rum and Artemisia, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Oak, Labdanum and Styrax. Violet Shot has top notes of Green Grass, Italian Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Safraleine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Spanish Labdanum and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
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