Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Cruelle

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,597 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Cruelle

Wesker

4.0617 votes

Rank #37,165 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 3 of 5 categories.

No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cruelle
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. 1 Twist Violet3/5

Cruelle2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

CruelleWesker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 76%

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

47%Love

18%Like

29%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCruelle

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCruelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

powdery77%

tobacco69%

violet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

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

LilacBlackberryViolet

Heart

TobaccoPlumOrrisFrankincense

Base

OudTonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum and Orris. 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

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men25

Unisex58

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,597

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletHigher 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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Wesker Cruelle starts with a dark, jammy burst of blackberry alongside powdery violet and lilac. The initial floral sweetness quickly meets a dry, smoky core of tobacco and incense, which shifts the scent into darker, more mysterious territory. As it rests on the skin, a smooth base of oud and resinous labdanum anchor…

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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 Cruelle?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 3 of 5 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Cruelle is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cruelle for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Violet or Cruelle?

They last about the same: Cruelle 77/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Violet or Cruelle?

Projection is very close: No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Cruelle 71/100 for sillage.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Cruelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum and Orris.

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

No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear; Cruelle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Cruelle has top notes of Lilac, Blackberry and Violet, heart notes of Tobacco, Plum, Orris and Frankincense, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.