The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum vs Ecusson
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ecusson takes 3 of 5 categories.
The Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EcussonChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum1/5
Ecusson3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ecusson
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ecusson
- Sillage & projection
- Ecusson
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumGucciEcussonOrlaneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 299 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%
4.37/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%
Category winnerEcussonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
299 votes
73%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
0%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
LongevityEcusson
SillageEcusson
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet86%
iris72%
musky58%
floral44%
vanilla30%
powdery100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
violet69%
iris61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VioletIrisMuskVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Top
IrisLemon
Heart
GeraniumJasmineVioletCarnationYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaOakmossMuskSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer54
Fall70
Winter61
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night75
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#5,677
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#19,777
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum by Gucci presents a clean, powdery floral profile centered on violet and waxy iris. Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas in 2019, the composition avoids thick sweetness in favor of an airy cosmetic powder aroma. A delicate base of clean musk and soft vanilla anchors the florals, evoking…
Reviews →Ecusson by Orlane is a powdery chypre floral with a clean, old-school polish. Reviewers describe it as elegant, soapy and distinctive, with iris and lemon giving the opening a fresh, almost airy brightness before violet, florals, oakmoss and woods settle in. It suits shoppers who miss classic perfume structure and pr…
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, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum or Ecusson?
Ecusson takes 3 of 5 categories. The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is rated 4.15/5 from 299 votes; Ecusson is rated 4.37/5 from 26 votes. Choose The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ecusson for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum or Ecusson?
Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 73/100, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum or Ecusson?
Ecusson projects furthest (Ecusson 63/100, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum and Ecusson smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Musk and Vanilla.
Is The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum or Ecusson better for summer or winter?
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Ecusson suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum and Ecusson?
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum features Violet, Iris, Musk and Vanilla. Ecusson has top notes of Iris and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Carnation, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood.
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