Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Effie Gold

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

3 wins

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

Effie Gold

Thera Cosméticos

3.6913 votes

Rank #55,776 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet takes 3 of 5 categories.

Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Effie Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Violet3/5

Effie Gold2/5

Ratings & consensus: Violet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Effie Gold
Sillage & projection: Violet
Value for money: Effie Gold
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

Effie GoldThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

Category winnerVioletRating 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

38%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEffie Gold

SillageViolet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEffie GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both powdery, citrus and white floral

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

OrangeMandarin OrangeApricotBergamot

Heart

JasmineWhite LilyVioletRosePeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Violet, White Lily and Jasmine. 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

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#55,776

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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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Effie Gold by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, balanced by a subtle fleshy apricot undertone. The heart transitions into a lush floral bouquet dominated by jasmine, white lily, rose, and powdery violet. As the composition settles, dark patchouli and earthy veti…

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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 Effie Gold?

Violet takes 3 of 5 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Effie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Effie Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Effie Gold?

Effie Gold lasts longest (Effie Gold 63/100, Violet 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Effie Gold?

Violet projects furthest (Violet 60/100, Effie Gold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet and Effie Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Violet, White Lily and Jasmine.

Is Violet or Effie Gold better for summer or winter?

Violet suits daytime wear; Effie Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violet and Effie Gold?

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. Effie Gold has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, White Lily, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.