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Upscape vs Vibrant Violet

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

Updated 20 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vibrant Violet takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Upscape

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Vibrant Violet

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Upscape1/3
Vibrant Violet2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Upscape
Sillage & projection
Vibrant Violet
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vibrant Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
UpscapeJohan B
Vibrant VioletMassimo Dutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
4.00/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

28%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate38
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageVibrant Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value73
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
woody77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada
Heart2-3 hrs
CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut
Top
Black CurrantMandarinBergamot
Heart
VioletJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCashmeran
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Upscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring78
Summer11
Fall100
Winter67
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13
Unisex0
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,256

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVibrant VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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Massimo Dutti Vibrant Violet opens with bright mandarin and sharp blackcurrant before settling into soft violet petals. A base of sandalwood and cashmeran gives the floral heart a smooth, woody foundation. It wears comfortably during spring office days or weekend errands, offering a clean floral footprint without feel…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Upscape or Vibrant Violet?

Vibrant Violet takes 2 of 3 categories. Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Vibrant Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vibrant Violet for a violet and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Upscape or Vibrant Violet?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Vibrant Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Upscape or Vibrant Violet?

Vibrant Violet projects furthest (Vibrant Violet 55/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Upscape and Vibrant Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Upscape or Vibrant Violet better for summer or winter?

Upscape suits daytime wear; Vibrant Violet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Upscape and Vibrant Violet?

Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber. Vibrant Violet has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmeran.

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