Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Cabotine Rosalie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

5 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,597 PowderyWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Cabotine Rosalie

Grès

3.88217 votes

Rank #8,288 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 5 of 7 categories.

No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine Rosalie
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

No. 1 Twist Violet5/7

Cabotine Rosalie2/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 1 Twist Violet
Community sentiment: No. 1 Twist Violet
Longevity: No. 1 Twist Violet
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Twist Violet
Value for money: Cabotine Rosalie
Versatility: No. 1 Twist Violet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cabotine Rosalie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

Cabotine RosalieGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

3.88/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

29%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Twist Violet

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCabotine RosalieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

floral84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

AlmondLemon TreePetitgrainApple

Heart

VioletRoseOrrisMagnoliaJasminePlum

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmberPeachCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum, Orris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,597

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,288

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza, Delphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerCabotine RosalieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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Cabotine Rosalie by Grès opens with a tart pop of apple and lemon tree before settling into soft violet petals, almond, and benzoin. It wears like a cozy, powdery gourmand cloud on cool spring mornings. Designed for women who prefer intimate floral warmth over loud sillage, it delivers quiet comfort without heavy syru…

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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, No. 1 Twist Violet or Cabotine Rosalie?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 5 of 7 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Cabotine Rosalie is rated 3.88/5 from 217 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine Rosalie for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Violet or Cabotine Rosalie?

No. 1 Twist Violet lasts longest (No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100, Cabotine Rosalie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Violet or Cabotine Rosalie?

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Cabotine Rosalie 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Cabotine Rosalie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Orris and Jasmine.

Is No. 1 Twist Violet or Cabotine Rosalie better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 1 Twist Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 1 Twist Violet is the stronger pick. No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 1 Twist Violet and Cabotine Rosalie?

No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Cabotine Rosalie has top notes of Almond, Lemon Tree, Petitgrain and Apple, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Orris and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Peach.