Fragrance comparison

Mars Violet vs Raisin d'Etre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Mars Violet

DSH Perfumes

3.676 votes

Rank #60,099 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Raisin d'Etre

DSH Perfumes

4.003 votes

Rank #66,199 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1.

Mars Violet
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Raisin d'Etre
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mars Violet1/5

Raisin d'Etre1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raisin d'Etre
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Mars Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mars VioletDSH Perfumes

Raisin d'EtreDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 12%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaisin d'Etre

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

fruity84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

tobacco61%

amber100%

vanilla88%

woody77%

sweet65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

DatesSugarTobaccoBulgarian RoseAmberPlumTolu BalsamOakmossPeru BalsamTonka BeanSandalwoodCassis

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Bourbon VanillaLabdanumSiam BenzoinVanillaOakmossCastoreumBeeswaxTobaccoTonka BeanBlack TeaBulgarian RoseSugar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,099

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,199

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMars VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mars Violet by DSH Perfumes is an earthy, fruit-laced chypre built around dark plum, chewy dates, and warm tobacco. Despite the presence of sugar and tonka bean, the blend is far from a standard dessert scent. The sweetness stays measured, held in check by damp oakmoss, woody notes, and the resinous warmth of tolu bal…

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Raisin d'Etre by DSH Perfumes presents an artisanal study in dark fruit and smoky resin. The scent opens with a pronounced raisin accord soaked in red wine, balanced by dry black tea and warm spices. As it settles, honeyed French beeswax and rich tobacco emerge alongside velvety Bulgarian rose, rose de Mai, and powder…

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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, Mars Violet or Raisin d'Etre?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1. Mars Violet is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Raisin d'Etre is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mars Violet for a sweet and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Raisin d'Etre for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mars Violet or Raisin d'Etre?

Raisin d'Etre lasts longest (Raisin d'Etre 87/100, Mars Violet 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mars Violet or Raisin d'Etre?

Projection is very close: Mars Violet 58/100, Raisin d'Etre 58/100 for sillage.

Do Mars Violet and Raisin d'Etre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Sugar, Tobacco, Bulgarian Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Mars Violet or Raisin d'Etre better for summer or winter?

Mars Violet suits evening wear; Raisin d'Etre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mars Violet and Raisin d'Etre?

Mars Violet features Dates, Sugar, Tobacco, Bulgarian Rose and Amber. Raisin d'Etre features Bourbon Vanilla, Labdanum, Siam Benzoin, Vanilla and Oakmoss.