Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Twist Violet vs Virgin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

5 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Virgin

G Parfums

3.7020 votes

Rank #48,411 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 5 of 6 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.
Virgin
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

No. 1 Twist Violet5/6

Virgin1/6

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

VirginG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 68%

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

30%Love

30%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 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

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Twist Violet

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVirginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody 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

Notes

Whipped CreamMuskCedarRoseCardamomPink PepperLemonPlumVioletAmberFruits

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,411

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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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Virgin by G Parfums opens with a curious clash between zesty lemon, crisp pink pepper, and sweet whipped cream. Oleg Grabchuk built this scent around an unusual lactonic musk architecture that feels cozy yet strangely airy. As the peppery top notes evaporate, subtle purple violet petals and hints of soft rose emerge t…

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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 Virgin?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 5 of 6 categories. No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Virgin is rated 3.70/5 from 20 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 Virgin for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

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

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

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Virgin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 1 Twist Violet and Virgin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Fruits and Rose.

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

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

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

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. Virgin features Whipped Cream, Musk, Cedar, Rose and Cardamom.