Violet Shot vs M V2Q
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Violet Shot takes 5 of 7 categories.
Violet ShotChoose it for a ozonic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
M V2QChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Violet Shot5/7
M V2Q2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Violet Shot
- Community sentiment
- Violet Shot
- Longevity
- M V2Q
- Sillage & projection
- M V2Q
- Value for money
- Violet Shot
- Versatility
- Violet Shot
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violet Shot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Violet ShotOlfactive StudioM V2QPuredistanceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 385 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%
Category winnerViolet ShotRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
385 votes
52%Love
16%Like
13%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
178 votes
Category winnerViolet ShotMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM V2Q
SillageM V2Q
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerViolet ShotBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
green92%
aquatic84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
woody100%
white floral86%
earthy72%
warm spicy58%
amber44%
sweet30%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green GrassItalian MandarinPink Pepper
Heart
Violet LeafSafraleine
Base
Madagascar VanillaSpanish LabdanumIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomPink PepperLavender
Heart2-4 hrs
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine tarCinnamonJasmine Sambac
Base8-12+ hrs
Texas CedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Madagascar Vanilla, Spanish Labdanum and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Durations are only published for M V2Q, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer37
Fall0
Winter56
Day–
Night–
Spring42
Summer27
Fall0
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Category winnerViolet ShotMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,680
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#7,751
PerfumerAntoine Lie
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerViolet ShotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViolet Shot opens with an intense blast of green grass and sharp pink pepper, shaking awake anyone expecting a sweet, powdery floral. Dominique Ropion constructs a modern, leathery violet that feels cold and metallic before shifting on skin. As it settles, Italian mandarin adds a brief sparkle, but the true character …
Reviews →Puredistance M V2Q hits the skin with immediate authority. A bright flare of crisp lavender and peppery orange blossom cuts through the air first. Do not expect a polite barbershop opening. Within ten minutes, intense pine tar and smoky cypriol oil surge forward, creating a dark, rugged leather character that feels ra…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Violet Shot or M V2Q?
Violet Shot takes 5 of 7 categories. Violet Shot is rated 4.03/5 from 385 votes; M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes. Choose Violet Shot for a ozonic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Violet Shot or M V2Q?
M V2Q lasts longest (M V2Q 85/100, Violet Shot 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Violet Shot or M V2Q?
M V2Q projects furthest (M V2Q 74/100, Violet Shot 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Violet Shot and M V2Q smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Madagascar Vanilla, Spanish Labdanum and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
Is Violet Shot or M V2Q better for summer or winter?
For summer, Violet Shot is the stronger pick. For winter, M V2Q is the stronger pick. M V2Q suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Violet Shot and M V2Q?
Violet Shot has top notes of Green Grass, Italian Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Safraleine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Spanish Labdanum and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. M V2Q has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine tar, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum.
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