Fragrance comparison

Måd vs Violeta

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 425 ratings analysed

4 wins

Måd

ånd fragrances

3.8951 votes

Rank #21,507 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Violeta

Natura

3.76374 votes

Rank #27,377 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Måd takes 4 of 7 categories.

Måd
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Violeta
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Måd4/7

Violeta3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mådånd fragrances

VioletaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 18%Had 12%Want 70%

3.76/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 14%

Category winnerVioletaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

42%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

33%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerVioletaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMåd

SillageMåd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVioletaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

yellow floral84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black Currant

Heart

Ylang-YlangClovesJasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaVetiverMusk

Top

PlumBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart

GardeniaJasmineVioletRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer46

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMådMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerSimon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#27,377

PerfumerFrancisco Marano, Luis Tsukuda

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMådHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Måd by ånd fragrances is a unique, earthy take on vanilla that trades syrupy sweetness for a greener, more resinous profile. With black currant top notes leading into a heart of ylang-ylang and cloves, it is an ideal choice for those who want a grounded, comforting scent for daily wear. This unisex fragrance uses ethi…

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Violeta opens with juicy plum, cassis, and soft citrus, then settles into a powdery floral heart where violet, jasmine, and gardenia do most of the talking. The effect is classic, feminine, and slightly vintage in style. On skin, the woody musk base keeps it gentle rather than loud. It usually suits spring best, works…

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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, Måd or Violeta?

Måd takes 4 of 7 categories. Måd is rated 3.89/5 from 51 votes; Violeta is rated 3.76/5 from 374 votes. Choose Måd for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Violeta for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Måd or Violeta?

Måd lasts longest (Måd 80/100, Violeta 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Måd or Violeta?

Måd projects furthest (Måd 68/100, Violeta 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Måd and Violeta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Måd or Violeta better for summer or winter?

For summer, Måd is the stronger pick. For winter, Måd is the stronger pick. Måd suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Måd and Violeta?

Måd has top notes of Black Currant, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. Violeta has top notes of Plum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.