Fragrance comparison

Pur Muguet vs Sophia Violet

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

Pur Muguet

Cartier

4.32125 votes

Rank #9,095 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sophia Violet

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.176 votes

Rank #37,189 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sophia Violet takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pur Muguet
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sophia Violet
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pur Muguet1/4

Sophia Violet3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sophia Violet
Sillage & projection: Sophia Violet
Value for money: Sophia Violet
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pur Muguet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pur MuguetCartier

Sophia VioletAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 73%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

125 votes

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySophia Violet

SillageSophia Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSophia VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

soapy48%

floral30%

powdery100%

violet90%

green80%

floral70%

white floral60%

musky50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesPomelo

Heart

OrchidJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VioletMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes. 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

Fall24

Winter19

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,095

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#37,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPur MuguetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Pur Muguet captures the smell of spring rain on wild lily-of-the-valley blossoms. Mathilde Laurent focuses on crisp green notes, crushed stems, and fresh white floral nectar without heavy musk or amber. It settles into a clean soapy finish that stays close to skin during cool mornings, making it ideal for casu…

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Sophia Violet is a green, powdery floral that opens with a crisp, slightly bitter citrus lift (pomelo) over fresh green notes. The heart turns soft and bright with jasmine, orchid and lily of the valley, then settles into violet, musk and amber for a clean, cosmetic powder finish. Some wearers note a newer version fee…

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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, Pur Muguet or Sophia Violet?

Sophia Violet takes 3 of 4 categories. Pur Muguet is rated 4.32/5 from 125 votes; Sophia Violet is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Pur Muguet for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sophia Violet for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pur Muguet or Sophia Violet?

Sophia Violet lasts longest (Sophia Violet 60/100, Pur Muguet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pur Muguet or Sophia Violet?

Sophia Violet projects furthest (Sophia Violet 75/100, Pur Muguet 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pur Muguet and Sophia Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes.

Is Pur Muguet or Sophia Violet better for summer or winter?

Pur Muguet suits daytime wear; Sophia Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pur Muguet and Sophia Violet?

Pur Muguet features Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes. Sophia Violet has top notes of Green Notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Violet, Musk and Amber.