Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Veil Of Orris

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Veil Of Orris

Selcouth

4.6232 votes

Rank #27,773 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Veil Of Orris takes 5 of 7 categories.

No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Veil Of Orris
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

No. 1 Twist Violet2/7

Veil Of Orris5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

Veil Of OrrisSelcouth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 37%Had 2%Want 62%

Category winnerVeil Of OrrisRating 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

78%Love

6%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityVeil Of Orris

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value58

Category winnerVeil Of OrrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and iris

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

Orris RootCognacCardamomPlumBergamot

Heart

Bourbon VanillaLavenderAmberPowdery NotesVioletFruits

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodMaltolSuedePatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum, Fruits and Sandalwood. 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

Spring79

Summer63

Fall100

Winter95

Day42

Night100

Category winnerVeil Of OrrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men29

Unisex65

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,773

PerfumerAbdulaziz Alshaibani

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVeil Of OrrisHigher 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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Veil Of Orris by Selcouth opens with a sophisticated blend of cognac, plum, and bright bergamot. The heart centers on a powdery orris root, further enriched by bourbon vanilla and violet. This aromatic spicy fragrance settles into a warm base of suede, sandalwood, and patchouli. It is a versatile choice for those who …

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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 Veil Of Orris?

Veil Of Orris takes 5 of 7 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Veil Of Orris is rated 4.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Veil Of Orris for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 1 Twist Violet or Veil Of Orris?

Veil Of Orris lasts longest (Veil Of Orris 81/100, No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 1 Twist Violet or Veil Of Orris?

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Veil Of Orris 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Veil Of Orris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Fruits and Sandalwood.

Is No. 1 Twist Violet or Veil Of Orris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No. 1 Twist Violet and Veil Of Orris?

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. Veil Of Orris has top notes of Orris Root, Cognac, Cardamom and Plum, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla, Lavender, Amber and Powdery Notes, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Maltol and Suede.