Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Violette Hay

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #43,764 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Violette Hay

Marissa Zappas

4.19172 votes

Rank #10,351 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Violette Hay
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ramsés II2/5

Violette Hay2/5

Ratings & consensus: Violette Hay
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ramsés II
Sillage & projection: Ramsés II
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violette Hay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Violette HayMarissa Zappas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

4.19/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerViolette HayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

44%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageRamsés II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

powdery100%

musky90%

green80%

violet70%

leather60%

herbal50%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Carrot SeedsCoriander

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletApricotSaffron

Base2 to 4 hours

HaySuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Saffron, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Violette Hay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring100

Summer66

Fall89

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,351

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerViolette HayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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Violette Hay by Marissa Zappas is an earthy, pastel floral fragrance that pairs soft violet petals with sun-cured hay and supple suede. The opening brings an earthy crunch of carrot seeds alongside mildly aromatic coriander. Soon, a delicate violet note emerges, rounded out by hints of velvety apricot and bittersweet …

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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, Ramsés II or Violette Hay?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Violette Hay is rated 4.19/5 from 172 votes. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Violette Hay for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramsés II or Violette Hay?

Ramsés II lasts longest (Ramsés II 65/100, Violette Hay 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramsés II or Violette Hay?

Ramsés II projects furthest (Ramsés II 48/100, Violette Hay 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramsés II and Violette Hay smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Saffron, Violet and Musk.

Is Ramsés II or Violette Hay better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear; Violette Hay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Violette Hay?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. Violette Hay has top notes of Carrot Seeds and Coriander, heart notes of Violet, Apricot and Saffron, a base of Hay, Suede and Musk.