Fragrance comparison

Milano Collection 2016 vs Violet Cendre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Milano Collection 2016

Kanebo

3.502 votes

Rank #63,044 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Violet Cendre

Anka Kuş Parfüm

3.5618 votes

Rank #42,804 AmberLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet Cendre takes 4 of 4 categories.

Milano Collection 2016
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violet Cendre
Choose it for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Milano Collection 20160/4

Violet Cendre4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Milano Collection 2016Kanebo

Violet CendreAnka Kuş Parfüm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

3.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

39%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityViolet Cendre

SillageViolet Cendre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value53

Category winnerViolet CendreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

musky69%

rose61%

amber100%

lavender92%

woody84%

smoky77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseJasmineIrisWhite MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Rose

Heart

LavenderSmokeAmbergrisIrisJasmine

Base

OlibanumWoodsy NotesTonka BeanLeatherAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Iris and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men30

Unisex50

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,804

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerViolet CendreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanebo Milano Collection 2016 is a limited-edition floral woody musk designed for women. The perfume opens with a delicate rose note, moving into a soft heart of iris and jasmine. It settles into a base of clean white musk and warm amber. This fragrance is ideal for spring days and cozy indoor settings.

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Violet Cendre by Anka Kuş Parfüm opens with a soft flash of rose before plunging into a murky haze of damp lavender and dry smoke. Perfumer Ali Erkekli balances herbal blossoms against cold ash, powdery iris, and a dense base of olibanum, leather, and tonka bean. The effect mirrors standing in a misty garden while woo…

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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, Milano Collection 2016 or Violet Cendre?

Violet Cendre takes 4 of 4 categories. Milano Collection 2016 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Violet Cendre is rated 3.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Milano Collection 2016 for a powdery and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violet Cendre for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Milano Collection 2016 or Violet Cendre?

Violet Cendre lasts longest (Violet Cendre 64/100, Milano Collection 2016 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milano Collection 2016 or Violet Cendre?

Violet Cendre projects furthest (Violet Cendre 55/100, Milano Collection 2016 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milano Collection 2016 and Violet Cendre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Iris and Amber.

Is Milano Collection 2016 or Violet Cendre better for summer or winter?

Milano Collection 2016 suits daytime wear; Violet Cendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milano Collection 2016 and Violet Cendre?

Milano Collection 2016 features Rose, Jasmine, Iris, White Musk and Amber. Violet Cendre has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Lavender, Smoke, Ambergris and Iris, a base of Olibanum, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Leather.