Fragrance comparison

M V2Q vs Violet Shot

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 563 ratings analysed

M V2Q

Puredistance

3.89178 votes

Rank #7,310 WoodyWhite Floral

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23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Violet Shot

Olfactive Studio

4.03385 votes

Rank #6,928 OzonicGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet Shot takes 5 of 7 categories.

M V2Q
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Violet Shot
Choose it for a ozonic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

M V2Q2/7

Violet Shot5/7

Ratings & consensus: Violet Shot
Community sentiment: Violet Shot
Longevity: M V2Q
Sillage & projection: M V2Q
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

M V2QPuredistance

Violet ShotOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

4.03/ 5 · 385 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerViolet ShotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

16%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

178 votes

40%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

385 votes

Category winnerViolet ShotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityM V2Q

SillageM V2Q

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value40

Category winnerViolet ShotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

earthy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

sweet30%

ozonic100%

green92%

aquatic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine tarCinnamonJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Texas CedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

Top

Green GrassItalian MandarinPink Pepper

Heart

Violet LeafSafraleine

Base

Madagascar VanillaSpanish LabdanumIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for M V2Q, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer37

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Category winnerViolet ShotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Date 41%Work 24%Party 20%Casual 16%

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,310

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#6,928

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerViolet ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance M V2Q hits the skin with immediate authority. A bright flare of crisp lavender and peppery orange blossom cuts through the air first. Do not expect a polite barbershop opening. Within ten minutes, intense pine tar and smoky cypriol oil surge forward, creating a dark, rugged leather character that feels ra…

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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 …

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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, M V2Q or Violet Shot?

Violet Shot takes 5 of 7 categories. M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes; Violet Shot is rated 4.03/5 from 385 votes. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Violet Shot for a ozonic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M V2Q or Violet Shot?

M V2Q lasts longest (M V2Q 85/100, Violet Shot 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M V2Q or Violet Shot?

M V2Q projects furthest (M V2Q 74/100, Violet Shot 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M V2Q and Violet Shot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is M V2Q or Violet Shot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Violet Shot is the stronger pick. For winter, M V2Q is the stronger pick. M V2Q suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M V2Q and Violet Shot?

M V2Q has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine tar, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. 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.