Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Laura Tender

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

4 wins

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

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68%scent match

Closely related

Laura Tender

Laura Biagiotti

3.41170 votes

Rank #14,054 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laura Tender
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Violet4/7

Laura Tender3/7

Ratings & consensus: Violet
Community sentiment: Violet
Longevity: Laura Tender
Sillage & projection: Violet
Value for money: Laura Tender
Versatility: Laura Tender
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

Laura TenderLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 41%

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

18%Love

43%Like

16%Ok

17%Dislike

5%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVioletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityLaura Tender

SillageViolet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLaura TenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

floral100%

citrus92%

violet84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match68%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

PearJasmineMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletMagnoliaWhite Rose

Base

AmbergrisMuskVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Magnolia, Jasmine and Vanilla. 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

Summer78

Fall19

Winter11

Day100

Night24

Category winnerLaura TenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#14,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

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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Laura Tender is a bright floral fragrance that opens with a crisp pear and mandarin orange blend. This 2019 release settles into a soft heart of violet and white rose, grounded by a subtle base of patchouli and musk. Designed for everyday spring wear, it offers a gentle, airy presence that feels clean and unobtrusive …

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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 Laura Tender?

Violet takes 4 of 7 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Laura Tender is rated 3.41/5 from 170 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laura Tender for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Laura Tender?

Laura Tender lasts longest (Laura Tender 62/100, Violet 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Laura Tender?

Violet projects furthest (Violet 60/100, Laura Tender 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet and Laura Tender smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Magnolia, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Violet or Laura Tender better for summer or winter?

For summer, Laura Tender is the stronger pick. For winter, Violet is the stronger pick. Violet suits daytime wear; Laura Tender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violet and Laura Tender?

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. Laura Tender has top notes of Pear, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia and White Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli.