Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Xclusif Oud Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 362 ratings analysed

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

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34%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Xclusif Oud Bleu

Orientica Premium

4.64206 votes

Rank #1,067 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xclusif Oud Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories.

Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xclusif Oud Bleu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Violet0/7

Xclusif Oud Bleu7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletMarc Jacobs

Xclusif Oud BleuOrientica Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.64/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuRating 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

74%Love

18%Like

5%Ok

1%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityXclusif Oud Bleu

SillageXclusif Oud Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla

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

Green ApplePepperLavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CardamomGeraniumJasmineViolet

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, 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

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men87

Unisex10

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#1,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerXclusif Oud BleuHigher 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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Xclusif Oud Bleu by Orientica Premium hits the air with an immediate punch of tart green apple, crushed black pepper, and zest from mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and warm cardamom move into focus, wrapping the energetic fruit in a soothing herbal spice. The dry down drops into a …

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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 Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Xclusif Oud Bleu takes 7 of 7 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Xclusif Oud Bleu is rated 4.64/5 from 206 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xclusif Oud Bleu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Xclusif Oud Bleu lasts longest (Xclusif Oud Bleu 80/100, Violet 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Xclusif Oud Bleu projects furthest (Xclusif Oud Bleu 66/100, Violet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet and Xclusif Oud Bleu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Violet or Xclusif Oud Bleu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Violet and Xclusif Oud Bleu?

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. Xclusif Oud Bleu has top notes of Green Apple, Pepper, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Guaiac Wood.