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Rose Arabia Almond vs Sugared Violet

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

Updated 436 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Rose Arabia Almond

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Sugared Violet

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose Arabia Almond5/7
Sugared Violet2/7
Ratings & consensus
Rose Arabia Almond
Community sentiment
Rose Arabia Almond
Longevity
Rose Arabia Almond
Sillage & projection
Rose Arabia Almond
Value for money
Sugared Violet
Versatility
Sugared Violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Arabia Almond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose Arabia AlmondWIDIAN
Sugared VioletMix:Bar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 374 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

374 votes

39%Love
31%Like
24%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRose Arabia Almond

SillageRose Arabia Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value90
Category winnerSugared VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
violet61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet
Base
PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli
Top
RaspberryAppleFreesiaViolet
Heart
HoneysuckleOrchidJasmine Tea
Base
AmberMuskCashmere WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring96
Summer100
Fall35
Winter30
Day100
Night–
Category winnerSugared VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex10
Women88
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#14,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…

Reviews →

Mix:Bar Sugared Violet is a bright, playful fruity-floral perfume that blends sweet berries with crisp florals and clean woods. It opens with a splash of tart raspberry and crisp green apple, quickly joined by fresh freesia and soft violet petals. As the scent settles on skin, honeysuckle and light jasmine tea add an …

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, Rose Arabia Almond or Sugared Violet?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 5 of 7 categories. Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes; Sugared Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 62 votes. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sugared Violet for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Arabia Almond or Sugared Violet?

Rose Arabia Almond lasts longest (Rose Arabia Almond 67/100, Sugared Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Arabia Almond or Sugared Violet?

Rose Arabia Almond projects furthest (Rose Arabia Almond 59/100, Sugared Violet 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Arabia Almond and Sugared Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Violet.

Is Rose Arabia Almond or Sugared Violet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sugared Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Arabia Almond is the stronger pick. Sugared Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Arabia Almond and Sugared Violet?

Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Musk. Sugared Violet has top notes of Raspberry, Apple, Freesia and Violet, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Orchid and Jasmine Tea, a base of Amber, Musk, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.

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