Fragrance comparison

Private Red vs Viola Intense

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Private Red

Saint Hilaire · 2018

3.7341 votes

Rank #32,333 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Viola Intense

Sfondo Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #43,536 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Private Red
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viola Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Private Red2/4

Viola Intense2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Viola Intense
Sillage & projection: Viola Intense
Value for money: Private Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Private Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Private RedSaint Hilaire

Viola IntenseSfondo Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 69%Had 12%Want 19%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

59%Like

22%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityViola Intense

SillageViola Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPrivate RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic91%

fresh83%

marine74%

citrus65%

green56%

aromatic100%

green92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Green AppleSea Notes

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiver

Top

MintGreen AppleLemon

Heart

Tonka BeanGeranium

Base

VanillaOakmossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter32

Day100

Night55

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex6

Women12

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saint Hilaire Private Red opens with a lively splash of juicy lemon and cold, crunchy green apple, smelling like a fresh fruit stand sitting right by the coastline. Within a few minutes, breezy marine notes roll in with a light salty touch, creating an airy heart that feels like a clean white cotton shirt dried in the…

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Viola Intense by Sfondo Perfume opens with a sharp burst of mint and green apple, backed by a clean citrus note. As the blend settles on the skin, a warm base of vanilla and vetiver emerges, offering a unisex appeal that fits casual spring afternoons. It is a straightforward option for those who enjoy fresh, green pro…

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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, Private Red or Viola Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Private Red is rated 3.73/5 from 41 votes; Viola Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Private Red for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viola Intense for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Private Red or Viola Intense?

Viola Intense lasts longest (Viola Intense 73/100, Private Red 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Private Red or Viola Intense?

Viola Intense projects furthest (Viola Intense 67/100, Private Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Private Red and Viola Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is Private Red or Viola Intense better for summer or winter?

Private Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Private Red and Viola Intense?

Private Red has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Green Apple and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Viola Intense has top notes of Mint, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Cedar and Vetiver.