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The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum vs Violetta di Parma

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

Updated 825 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Violetta di Parma

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum4/7
Violetta di Parma3/7
Ratings & consensus
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Violetta di Parma
Longevity
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Violetta di Parma
Versatility
The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Violetta di Parma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumGucci
Violetta di ParmaBorsari
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 299 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%
3.76/ 5 · 526 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

299 votes

38%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

424 votes

Category winnerVioletta di ParmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityThe Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum

SillageThe Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value68
Category winnerVioletta di ParmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
violet86%
iris72%
musky58%
floral44%
vanilla30%
powdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
woody77%
iris69%
white floral61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both powdery, violet and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
VioletIrisHiacynthMuskHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyVanillaVetiverCedarRoseLilyJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

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 season
Spring100
Summer54
Fall70
Winter61
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer55
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Virgin Violet Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex13
Women86
Men0
Unisex2
Women98
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,677

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#5,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerVioletta di ParmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The 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 →

Violetta di Parma is a soft, powdery violet floral with an old-world feel. The violet comes through first, joined by iris, rose and gentle woody musk, so it wears like pressed petals, face powder and a hint of vintage makeup. It usually suits spring best and reads as quiet rather than bold. If you enjoy delicate flora…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum or Violetta di Parma?

The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is rated 4.15/5 from 299 votes; Violetta di Parma is rated 3.76/5 from 526 votes. Choose The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violetta di Parma for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum or Violetta di Parma?

The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum lasts longest (The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 61/100, Violetta di Parma 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum or Violetta di Parma?

Projection is very close: The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum 55/100, Violetta di Parma 53/100 for sillage.

Do The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum and Violetta di Parma smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% 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 Violetta di Parma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Violetta di Parma is the stronger pick. For winter, The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum and Violetta di Parma?

The Virgin Violet Eau de Parfum features Violet, Iris, Musk and Vanilla. Violetta di Parma features Violet, Iris, Hiacynth, Musk and Heliotrope.

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