Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Date Night

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

3 wins

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Date Night

Kitschy

3.673 votes

Rank #58,639 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet takes 3 of 4 categories.

Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Date Night
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money.

Violet3/4

Date Night1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Violet
Sillage & projection: Violet
Value for money: Date Night
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletMarc Jacobs

Date NightKitschy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

156 votes

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityViolet

SillageViolet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDate NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

violet77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

KumquatGreen AppleCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletWhite LilyMagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskPatchouli

Top

Calabrian bergamotCalifornia OrangeMint

Heart

Grasse RoseMagnoliaViolet

Base

Bulgarian RoseCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Violet, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night37

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Violet is a crisp floral fragrance with an unexpectedly creamy base. It opens with a bright splash of bitter kumquat, tart green apple, and Calabrian bergamot. That initial sparkle is snappy. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as dewy violet petals and creamy white magnolia take center stage. …

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Date Night by Kitschy is a light floral fragrance for everyone. It centers on a crisp blend of Calabrian bergamot and California orange, balanced by a sharp touch of mint. The middle reveals layers of Grasse rose and magnolia, while the dry down settles into a clean mix of Bulgarian rose, cedar, and soft musk. It work…

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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, Violet or Date Night?

Violet takes 3 of 4 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Date Night is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Date Night for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Date Night?

Violet lasts longest (Violet 59/100, Date Night 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Date Night?

Violet projects furthest (Violet 60/100, Date Night 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet and Date Night smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Violet, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Violet or Date Night better for summer or winter?

Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violet and Date Night?

Violet has top notes of Kumquat, Green Apple and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Lily, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. Date Night has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, California Orange and Mint, heart notes of Grasse Rose, Magnolia and Violet, a base of Bulgarian Rose, Cedar and Musk.