Simply Belle vs Violette Noyée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Violette Noyée takes 6 of 7 categories.
Simply BelleChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violette NoyéeChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Simply Belle1/7
Violette Noyée6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Violette Noyée
- Community sentiment
- Violette Noyée
- Longevity
- Violette Noyée
- Sillage & projection
- Violette Noyée
- Value for money
- Simply Belle
- Versatility
- Violette Noyée
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violette Noyée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Simply BelleExceptional ParfumsViolette NoyéeSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.03/ 5 · 687 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.37/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerViolette NoyéeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate11%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
41%Dislike
4%Hate
687 votes
54%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerViolette NoyéeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViolette Noyée
SillageViolette Noyée
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSimply BelleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
powdery92%
aquatic84%
musky77%
floral69%
ozonic61%
floral100%
powdery92%
violet84%
iris77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Violet LeafPeachOrange Oil
Heart1-3 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyWater LilyHeliotropeJasmine
Base3-5 hrs
MuskBenzoinVanilla
Top
VioletLilacHawthornOrange BlossomLemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHeliotropeViolet LeafMimosaRose de MaiCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinTonka BeanMuskStyraxVanillaTahitian VanillaWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Musk. Durations are only published for Simply Belle, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night16
Spring100
Summer40
Fall53
Winter33
Day100
Night91
Category winnerViolette NoyéeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,908
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#7,999
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerViolette NoyéeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSimply Belle by Exceptional Parfums opens with a crisp burst of violet leaf, juicy peach, and a light splash of orange oil. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a gentle floral blend of water lily, lily-of-the-valley, heliotrope, and soft jasmine. The base rests on a quiet foundation of white musk, swe…
Reviews →Violette Noyée offers a deeply evocative, powdery interpretation of vintage violet perfumes. Saturated with high-quality orris butter, the composition focuses on the damp, earthy aspects of the flower, balanced by a soft, sweet base of amber and benzoin. It is a refined, artistic choice for cooler spring days, appeali…
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, Simply Belle or Violette Noyée?
Violette Noyée takes 6 of 7 categories. Simply Belle is rated 3.03/5 from 687 votes; Violette Noyée is rated 4.37/5 from 60 votes. Choose Simply Belle for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violette Noyée for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Simply Belle or Violette Noyée?
Violette Noyée lasts longest (Violette Noyée 75/100, Simply Belle 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Simply Belle or Violette Noyée?
Violette Noyée projects furthest (Violette Noyée 65/100, Simply Belle 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Simply Belle and Violette Noyée smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Musk.
Is Simply Belle or Violette Noyée better for summer or winter?
For summer, Violette Noyée is the stronger pick. For winter, Violette Noyée is the stronger pick. Simply Belle suits daytime wear; Violette Noyée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Simply Belle and Violette Noyée?
Simply Belle has top notes of Violet Leaf, Peach and Orange Oil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Water Lily, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla. Violette Noyée has top notes of Violet, Lilac, Hawthorn and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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