Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Leo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 423 ratings analysed

4 wins

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Leo

Tiziana Terenzi

3.94267 votes

Rank #8,859 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Leo
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Violet4/7

Leo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletMarc Jacobs

LeoTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

36%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerVioletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLeo

SillageViolet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerVioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

citrus100%

amber90%

woody80%

floral70%

musky60%

powdery50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and 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

Brazilian OrangeSicilian MandarinKumquatCalabrian bergamot

Heart

MagnoliaAmbergrisViolet LeavesBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacMyrhh

Base

MuskTonka BeanAustralian SandalwoodCedarSiam BenzoinOak

InformationalShared notesKumquat, Calabrian bergamot, 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men7

Unisex36

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#8,859

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerLeoHigher 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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Tiziana Terenzi Leo opens with a sharp burst of Brazilian orange, Sicilian mandarin, and kumquat. It does not stay a simple citrus cologne for long. As it warms on the skin, a soapy floral blend of magnolia and Bulgarian rose emerges, grounded by a heavy base of musk and ambergris. It wears like a luxurious almond-sce…

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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 Leo?

Violet takes 4 of 7 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Leo is rated 3.94/5 from 267 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Leo for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Leo?

Leo lasts longest (Leo 70/100, Violet 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Leo?

Projection is very close: Violet 60/100, Leo 59/100 for sillage.

Do Violet and Leo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Calabrian bergamot, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Violet or Leo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Violet and Leo?

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. Leo has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Mandarin, Kumquat and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Ambergris, Violet Leaves and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Australian Sandalwood and Cedar.