Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Foglie d'Ebano

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

3 wins

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Foglie d'Ebano

Nature's

3.867 votes

Rank #55,356 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Foglie d'Ebano
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Violet3/4

Foglie d'Ebano0/4

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

Foglie d'EbanoNature's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

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

86%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityViolet

SillageViolet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery 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

BergamotKumquatTomato Leaf

Heart

JasmineBlackberryVioletOrange Blossom

Base

MuskVanillaEbony WoodPatchouliOakmossSiam Resin

InformationalShared notesKumquat, Calabrian bergamot, Violet 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#55,356

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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Foglie d'Ebano by Nature's balances sharp tomato leaf and citrus with a grounding base of ebony wood. This unisex scent works well for those who appreciate natural, green-leaning compositions during the warmer days of spring or summer. It sits close to the skin, offering a subtle, earthy profile that avoids being over…

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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 Foglie d'Ebano?

Violet takes 3 of 4 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Foglie d'Ebano is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Foglie d'Ebano for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Foglie d'Ebano?

Violet lasts longest (Violet 59/100, Foglie d'Ebano 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Foglie d'Ebano?

Projection is very close: Violet 60/100, Foglie d'Ebano 58/100 for sillage.

Do Violet and Foglie d'Ebano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Calabrian bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Violet or Foglie d'Ebano better for summer or winter?

Violet suits daytime wear; Foglie d'Ebano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violet and Foglie d'Ebano?

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. Foglie d'Ebano has top notes of Bergamot, Kumquat and Tomato Leaf, heart notes of Jasmine, Blackberry, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ebony Wood and Patchouli.