Fragrance comparison

Philos Centro vs Voux Violette

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

5 wins

Philos Centro

Maison Alhambra

4.03152 votes

Rank #10,507 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

99%scent match

Very similar

Voux Violette

PARIS CORNER

3.7311 votes

Rank #55,221 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Philos Centro takes 5 of 5 categories.

Philos Centro
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Voux Violette
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Philos Centro5/5

Voux Violette0/5

Ratings & consensus: Philos Centro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Philos Centro
Sillage & projection: Philos Centro
Value for money: Philos Centro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Philos Centro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Philos CentroMaison Alhambra

Voux ViolettePARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerPhilos CentroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

152 votes

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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPhilos Centro

SillagePhilos Centro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value86

Category winnerPhilos CentroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

floral69%

iris61%

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match99%Very similar · both powdery, musky and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthPineapple

Heart

IrisPink PepperJasmine

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineappleHyacinth

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisPink PepperJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanillaPatchouliAmberVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex56

Women21

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPhilos CentroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philos Centro is a clean, powdery floral fragrance featuring prominent notes of pineapple, iris, and musk. It offers a fresh, versatile scent profile that works well for daily wear in temperate or warm weather. Ideal for those seeking an elegant, budget-friendly option that leans unisex and brings a polished feel to t…

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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, Philos Centro or Voux Violette?

Philos Centro takes 5 of 5 categories. Philos Centro is rated 4.03/5 from 152 votes; Voux Violette is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Philos Centro for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Voux Violette for a powdery and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Philos Centro or Voux Violette?

Philos Centro lasts longest (Philos Centro 63/100, Voux Violette 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Philos Centro or Voux Violette?

Philos Centro projects furthest (Philos Centro 54/100, Voux Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Philos Centro and Voux Violette smell similar?

Very similar: a 99% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and earthy accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Pineapple, Iris and Pink Pepper.

Is Philos Centro or Voux Violette better for summer or winter?

Voux Violette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Philos Centro and Voux Violette?

Philos Centro has top notes of Hyacinth and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.