Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Loretta

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

4 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Loretta

Tableau de Parfums

3.70173 votes

Rank #7,245 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

No. 1 Twist Violet4/7

Loretta3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

LorettaTableau de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

3.70/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 34%Had 22%Want 44%

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

50%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

135 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLoretta

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLorettaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

amber84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

tuberose61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity 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

FruitsPlumAldehydesDamask Rose

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineCarnation

Base

LeatherResinsLabdanumWoody NotesAmbergrisPatchouliOrris

InformationalShared notesPlum, Fruits, 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,245

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerLorettaHigher 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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Loretta by Tableau de Parfums is a dense, cinematic floral that trades typical prettiness for a dark, industrial edge. Built around a thick heart of tuberose and wine-heavy plum, it opens with a polarizing metallic sharpness before settling into a smoky, resinous leather. It is a fragrance for those who want their per…

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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 Loretta?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 7 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Loretta is rated 3.70/5 from 173 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Loretta for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

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

Loretta lasts longest (Loretta 84/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Loretta smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Fruits, Orris and Jasmine.

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

For summer, No. 1 Twist Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, Loretta 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 Loretta?

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. Loretta has top notes of Fruits, Plum, Aldehydes and Damask Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Resins, Labdanum and Woody Notes.