Pasticcio vs Violette Noyée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Violette Noyée takes 4 of 7 categories.
PasticcioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violette NoyéeChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pasticcio2/7
Violette Noyée4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Violette Noyée
- Community sentiment
- Violette Noyée
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Violette Noyée
- Value for money
- Pasticcio
- Versatility
- Violette Noyée
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pasticcio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PasticcioSospiro PerfumesViolette NoyéeSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
4.37/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerViolette NoyéeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
184 votes
54%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerViolette NoyéeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageViolette Noyée
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPasticcioBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
floral100%
powdery92%
violet84%
iris77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both powdery, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
Top
VioletLilacHawthornOrange BlossomLemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHeliotropeViolet LeafMimosaRose de MaiCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinTonka BeanMuskStyraxVanillaTahitian VanillaWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Hawthorn and Violet. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night81
Spring100
Summer40
Fall53
Winter33
Day100
Night91
Category winnerViolette NoyéeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,925
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#7,970
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…
Reviews →Violette Noyée offers a deeply evocative, powdery interpretation of vintage violet perfumes. Saturated with high-quality orris butter, the composition focuses on the damp, earthy aspects of the flower, balanced by a soft, sweet base of amber and benzoin. It is a refined, artistic choice for cooler spring days, appeali…
Reviews →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, Pasticcio or Violette Noyée?
Violette Noyée takes 4 of 7 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Violette Noyée is rated 4.37/5 from 60 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violette Noyée for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Violette Noyée?
They last about the same: Pasticcio 75/100, Violette Noyée 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pasticcio or Violette Noyée?
Projection is very close: Violette Noyée 65/100, Pasticcio 64/100 for sillage.
Do Pasticcio and Violette Noyée smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Hawthorn and Violet.
Is Pasticcio or Violette Noyée better for summer or winter?
For summer, Violette Noyée is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Pasticcio suits daytime wear; Violette Noyée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pasticcio and Violette Noyée?
Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris. Violette Noyée has top notes of Violet, Lilac, Hawthorn and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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