Fragrance comparison

No.18 Bête Noir vs Voux Violette

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

No.18 Bête Noir

Arcadia

3.009 votes

Rank #71,137 MuskyPowdery

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91%scent match

Very similar

Voux Violette

PARIS CORNER

3.7311 votes

Rank #55,221 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

No.18 Bête Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Voux Violette
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

No.18 Bête Noir2/4

Voux Violette2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No.18 Bête Noir
Sillage & projection: No.18 Bête Noir
Value for money: Voux Violette
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Voux Violette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No.18 Bête NoirArcadia

Voux ViolettePARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 44%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

45%Love

9%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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNo.18 Bête Noir

SillageNo.18 Bête Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value86

Category winnerVoux VioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

floral61%

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both musky, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HyacinthPineapple

Heart

IrisJasminePink Pepper

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineappleHyacinth

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisPink PepperJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanillaPatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Pineapple, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Voux Violette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVoux VioletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arcadia No.18 Bête Noir opens green and slightly fruity, with hyacinth and pineapple giving it a cool, polished lift before iris, jasmine, and pink pepper soften the centre. The dry-down leans musky, powdery, earthy, and gently sweet. It reads more like a textured floral musk than a bright fruity scent. If you enjoy p…

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Voux Violette by PARIS CORNER opens with a vibrant clash of tart pineapple and crisp green hyacinth. That brisk, fruity introduction soon shifts into an elegant floral heart dominated by powdery iris, clean jasmine, and a touch of warm pink pepper. As the scent settles, a smooth foundation of musk, sweet vanilla, eart…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No.18 Bête Noir or Voux Violette?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. No.18 Bête Noir is rated 3.00/5 from 9 votes; Voux Violette is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose No.18 Bête Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Voux Violette for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No.18 Bête Noir or Voux Violette?

No.18 Bête Noir lasts longest (No.18 Bête Noir 67/100, Voux Violette 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No.18 Bête Noir or Voux Violette?

No.18 Bête Noir projects furthest (No.18 Bête Noir 63/100, Voux Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No.18 Bête Noir and Voux Violette smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Pineapple, Iris and Jasmine.

Is No.18 Bête Noir or Voux Violette better for summer or winter?

No.18 Bête Noir suits day or night wear; Voux Violette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No.18 Bête Noir and Voux Violette?

No.18 Bête Noir has top notes of Hyacinth and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber. Voux Violette has top notes of Pineapple and Hyacinth, heart notes of Iris, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Amber.