Fragrance comparison

Mon Parfum vs Violetear

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 464 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mon Parfum

Paloma Picasso

4.33454 votes

Rank #1,530 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Violetear

Wit & West

4.2010 votes

Rank #37,258 LavenderEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mon Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Violetear
Choose it for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mon Parfum4/5

Violetear1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon ParfumPaloma Picasso

VioletearWit & West

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 454 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerMon ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

454 votes

70%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMon Parfum

SillageMon Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVioletearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

earthy77%

musky69%

mossy61%

lavender100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both earthy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseAngelicaHiacynthBergamotYlang-YlangLemon

Heart

CorianderMimosaJasmine

Base

OakmossHoneySandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmberIris

Top

IrisBergamot

Heart

LavenderMimosaRose

Base

OakmossTonka BeanOlibanum

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Mimosa and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,530

PerfumerCreations Aromatiques

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#37,258

PerfumerWhitney Swales

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMon ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Parfum by Paloma Picasso starts with an aggressive punch of bitter angelica, sharp bergamot, and hyacinth. It immediately signals its 1980s roots with green, medicinal bite. Within fifteen minutes, dusty rose, spicy coriander, and yellow mimosa bloom over skin, softening the harsh top notes into a rich floral core…

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Violetear by Wit & West is an earthy, moss-forward fragrance that centers on a unique blend of lavender, iris, and mimosa. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent leans into a raw, botanical aesthetic that avoids traditional sweetness. It performs best in moderate temperatures, offering a distinct, grounded presence for t…

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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, Mon Parfum or Violetear?

Mon Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Mon Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 454 votes; Violetear is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Mon Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Violetear for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Parfum or Violetear?

Mon Parfum lasts longest (Mon Parfum 82/100, Violetear 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Parfum or Violetear?

Mon Parfum projects furthest (Mon Parfum 74/100, Violetear 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Parfum and Violetear smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Mimosa and Oakmoss.

Is Mon Parfum or Violetear better for summer or winter?

Violetear suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Parfum and Violetear?

Mon Parfum has top notes of Rose, Angelica, Hiacynth and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Violetear has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum.