Shocking You vs Spectral Violet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shocking You takes 4 of 5 categories.
Shocking YouChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spectral VioletChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shocking You4/5
Spectral Violet1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shocking You
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shocking You
- Sillage & projection
- Shocking You
- Value for money
- Spectral Violet
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shocking You
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shocking YouSchiaparelliSpectral VioletNeil MorrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 81 votes
Have 38%Had 18%Want 44%
3.64/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 21%Had 13%Want 67%
Category winnerShocking YouRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
13%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShocking You
SillageShocking You
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSpectral VioletBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
iris69%
violet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGalbanumNeroliHyacinthBergamotNarcissusFruity Notes
Heart
CarnationRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangOrris RootRaspberryJasmine
Base
oak mossLeatherMuskSandalwoodCivetVetiverCedar
Top
GalbanumLimeRaspberry
Heart
Violet
Base
Orris RootVetiverSandalwoodMuskSeaweed
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Orris Root, Raspberry and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall91
Winter73
Day100
Night50
Spring25
Summer25
Fall75
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,394
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#22,575
PerfumerNeil Morris
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerShocking YouHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShocking You by Schiaparelli is a distinctive floral green composition for women, launched in 1976. It opens with a sharp, vibrant blend of galbanum, aldehydes, and hyacinth. This vintage chypre structure settles into a complex heart of carnation and rose, grounded by a long-lasting base of oak moss and leather. Ideal…
Reviews →Spectral Violet is a sharp, powdery violet built with green bite and earthy roots. Lime, galbanum, raspberry, violet, orris, vetiver and musk give it a cool, contrast-heavy style that feels more vintage-artsy than soft or pretty. Reviews suggest it suits violet lovers who enjoy definition, dryness and texture. Samplin…
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, Shocking You or Spectral Violet?
Shocking You takes 4 of 5 categories. Shocking You is rated 4.08/5 from 81 votes; Spectral Violet is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Shocking You for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spectral Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Shocking You or Spectral Violet?
Shocking You lasts longest (Shocking You 81/100, Spectral Violet 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shocking You or Spectral Violet?
Shocking You projects furthest (Shocking You 73/100, Spectral Violet 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shocking You and Spectral Violet smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Orris Root, Raspberry and Musk.
Is Shocking You or Spectral Violet better for summer or winter?
Shocking You suits daytime wear; Spectral Violet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shocking You and Spectral Violet?
Shocking You has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Neroli and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. Spectral Violet has top notes of Galbanum, Lime and Raspberry, heart notes of Violet, a base of Orris Root, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
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