Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Violet Venom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Violet

Max Philip

3.4354 votes

Rank #35,691 VanillaMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Violet Venom

Gritti

3.9519 votes

Rank #22,321 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet Venom takes 4 of 5 categories.

Violet
Choose it for a vanilla and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Violet Venom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Violet1/5

Violet Venom4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletMax Philip

Violet VenomGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 41%

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerViolet VenomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

19%Dislike

7%Hate

54 votes

37%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityViolet Venom

SillageViolet Venom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value25

Category winnerVioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both vanilla, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OsmanthusWhite Tea

Heart

VanillaOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCedarwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNeroliWhite Tea

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomOsmanthusSandalwood

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaCashmeranAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, White Tea, Vanilla and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Violet Venom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall72

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring83

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,321

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerViolet VenomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violet by Max Philip is a soft vanilla floral musk with a clean tea opening and a smooth, musky drydown. Osmanthus gives the top a lightly fruity glow, while orange blossom and vanilla make the heart feel creamy, powdery, and gently sweet. It reads more polished than playful, with cedarwood keeping the base tidy rathe…

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Violet Venom by Gritti presents a smooth, intimate blend of crisp freshness and creamy floral warmth. It opens with bright bergamot, delicate white tea, and zesty neroli that quickly soften on skin. The heart introduces velvety osmanthus and sunny orange blossom anchored by smooth sandalwood. As the scent settles, a c…

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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 Violet Venom?

Violet Venom takes 4 of 5 categories. Violet is rated 3.43/5 from 54 votes; Violet Venom is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes. Choose Violet for a vanilla and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Violet Venom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Violet Venom?

Violet Venom lasts longest (Violet Venom 68/100, Violet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Violet Venom?

Violet Venom projects furthest (Violet Venom 58/100, Violet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet and Violet Venom smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, White Tea, Vanilla and Orange Blossom.

Is Violet or Violet Venom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Violet and Violet Venom?

Violet has top notes of Osmanthus and White Tea, heart notes of Vanilla and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk and Cedarwood. Violet Venom has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and White Tea, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Amber and Musk.