Fragrance comparison

The Temptation vs Freesia + Violet Petals

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

The Temptation

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.867 votes

Rank #44,664 FloralMusky

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34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Freesia + Violet Petals

Love2Love

3.9077 votes

Rank #9,248 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Freesia + Violet Petals takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Temptation
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.
Freesia + Violet Petals
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Temptation1/3

Freesia + Violet Petals2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Temptation
Sillage & projection: Freesia + Violet Petals
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Freesia + Violet Petals

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TemptationBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Freesia + Violet PetalsLove2Love

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

3.90/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

26%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Temptation

SillageFreesia + Violet Petals

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value91

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

green70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

floral100%

powdery88%

violet77%

lavender65%

woody53%

musky42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Peach BlossomRoseBlack MuskLilyPalmarosaWisteriaRice Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderPeach BlossomLily

Heart

FreesiaVioletRose

Base

MuskHeliotropeCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach Blossom, Rose and Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall14

Winter11

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,248

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerFreesia + Violet PetalsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Temptation reads as a soft floral musk with a peachy, fresh opening, rose through the middle, and a slightly waxy, powdery drydown. It feels elegant rather than loud, with green and white floral facets that keep it airy. Based on the small set of reviews, this is better suited to someone who likes delicate floral …

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Freesia + Violet Petals by Love2Love is a clean, floral-forward scent built on a backbone of freesia, violet, and soft musk. It offers an airy, gentle presence perfect for casual spring days. The fragrance captures the brightness of fresh blooms without becoming heavy, making it a reliable, easy-wearing choice for tho…

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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, The Temptation or Freesia + Violet Petals?

Freesia + Violet Petals takes 2 of 3 categories. The Temptation is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Freesia + Violet Petals is rated 3.90/5 from 77 votes. Choose The Temptation for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring. Choose Freesia + Violet Petals for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Temptation or Freesia + Violet Petals?

The Temptation lasts longest (The Temptation 50/100, Freesia + Violet Petals 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Temptation or Freesia + Violet Petals?

Freesia + Violet Petals projects furthest (Freesia + Violet Petals 44/100, The Temptation 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Temptation and Freesia + Violet Petals smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Peach Blossom, Rose and Lily.

Is The Temptation or Freesia + Violet Petals better for summer or winter?

Freesia + Violet Petals suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Temptation and Freesia + Violet Petals?

The Temptation features Peach Blossom, Rose, Black Musk, Lily and Palmarosa. Freesia + Violet Petals has top notes of Lavender, Peach Blossom and Lily, heart notes of Freesia, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and Cedar.