Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Marrakech

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Marrakech

Jacques Battini

3.5511 votes

Rank #52,341 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

No. 1 Twist Violet4/5

Marrakech1/5

Ratings & consensus: No. 1 Twist Violet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Twist Violet
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Twist Violet
Value for money: Marrakech
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

MarrakechJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 58%

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

27%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Twist Violet

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fruity88%

vanilla77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fruity and powdery

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

FruitsPlumGreen AppleCoconutPeachLemonBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet Leaf

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Fruits, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Marrakech by Jacques Battini offers a bright, fruity opening dominated by plum, green apple, and peach. As it settles, jasmine and rose notes emerge before warming into a base of vanilla and sandalwood. It works well as a versatile daily fragrance, particularly suited for transitional weather in spring or autumn when …

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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 Marrakech?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 5 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Marrakech is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marrakech for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

No. 1 Twist Violet lasts longest (No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100, Marrakech 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Marrakech 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Marrakech smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Fruits, Jasmine and Rose.

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

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

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

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. Marrakech has top notes of Fruits, Plum, Green Apple and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.