Fragrance comparison

Violet Ecstasy vs Freedom in Sydney Australia

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Violet Ecstasy

Vdot

4.008 votes

Rank #53,952 VioletPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Freedom in Sydney Australia

The SAEM

3.673 votes

Rank #60,215 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet Ecstasy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Violet Ecstasy
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Freedom in Sydney Australia
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Violet Ecstasy3/4

Freedom in Sydney Australia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Violet Ecstasy
Sillage & projection: Violet Ecstasy
Value for money: Freedom in Sydney Australia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violet Ecstasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violet EcstasyVdot

Freedom in Sydney AustraliaThe SAEM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 44%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityViolet Ecstasy

SillageViolet Ecstasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFreedom in Sydney AustraliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fruity61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletBergamotBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

BlueberryOrris RootTobacco LeafBlack TeaViolet Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonLeatherWoody Notes

Top

PapayaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NutmegVioletOrris RootJasmineBlack Pepper

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Violet Ecstasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night47

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 21%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,952

PerfumerNikita Kharlashin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViolet EcstasyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violet Ecstasy by Vdot takes the classic, powdery purple blossom and drags it into moody, modern territory. You do not get a dusty grandmother violet here. Instead, crushed violet petals and zesty bergamot collide with spicy black pepper right at the spray. Within twenty minutes, sweet blueberry and dried black tea le…

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Freedom in Sydney Australia by The SAEM offers a bright flash of tropical papaya and cedar wood. It suits casual summer days when you want a clean, breezy scent that feels light. The scent blends sweet tropical fruits with a dry, earthy base, making it a reliable pick for warm weather.

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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 Ecstasy or Freedom in Sydney Australia?

Violet Ecstasy takes 3 of 4 categories. Violet Ecstasy is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Freedom in Sydney Australia is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Violet Ecstasy for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Freedom in Sydney Australia for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Violet Ecstasy or Freedom in Sydney Australia?

Violet Ecstasy lasts longest (Violet Ecstasy 56/100, Freedom in Sydney Australia 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet Ecstasy or Freedom in Sydney Australia?

Violet Ecstasy projects furthest (Violet Ecstasy 50/100, Freedom in Sydney Australia 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet Ecstasy and Freedom in Sydney Australia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Nutmeg.

Is Violet Ecstasy or Freedom in Sydney Australia better for summer or winter?

Violet Ecstasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violet Ecstasy and Freedom in Sydney Australia?

Violet Ecstasy has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Blueberry, Orris Root, Tobacco Leaf and Black Tea, a base of Cinnamon, Leather and Woody Notes. Freedom in Sydney Australia has top notes of Papaya, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss.