Fragrance comparison

Rose Summer Edition vs Violet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

Rose Summer Edition

Paul Smith

4.2638 votes

Rank #19,798 RoseFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,695 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Rose Summer Edition
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Summer Edition3/7

Violet3/7

Ratings & consensus: Violet
Community sentiment: Rose Summer Edition
Longevity: Violet
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Rose Summer Edition
Versatility: Rose Summer Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Summer EditionPaul Smith

VioletMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 35%

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerVioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

47%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerRose Summer EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityViolet

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRose Summer EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green ApplePink PepperAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseMagnoliaViolet

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

KumquatGreen AppleCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletWhite LilyMagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Magnolia, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night37

Category winnerRose Summer EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,798

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerVioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright, easy rose for warm weather, Rose Summer Edition opens with crisp green apple, lemon and a touch of pink pepper before settling into a soft rose heart with magnolia and violet. The dry-down stays clean and lightly musky, with cedar adding shape rather than weight. It suits someone who wants a fresh floral tha…

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Violet is a crisp floral fragrance with an unexpectedly creamy base. It opens with a bright splash of bitter kumquat, tart green apple, and Calabrian bergamot. That initial sparkle is snappy. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as dewy violet petals and creamy white magnolia take center stage. …

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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, Rose Summer Edition or Violet?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Rose Summer Edition is rated 4.26/5 from 38 votes; Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes. Choose Rose Summer Edition for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Summer Edition or Violet?

Violet lasts longest (Violet 59/100, Rose Summer Edition 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Summer Edition or Violet?

Projection is very close: Rose Summer Edition 60/100, Violet 60/100 for sillage.

Do Rose Summer Edition and Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Magnolia, Violet and Musk.

Is Rose Summer Edition or Violet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Summer Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Violet is the stronger pick. Rose Summer Edition suits daytime wear; Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Summer Edition and Violet?

Rose Summer Edition has top notes of Green Apple, Pink Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Violet, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Violet has top notes of Kumquat, Green Apple and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Lily, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.