Fragrance comparison

Violet Venom vs Hanuman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 569 ratings analysed

Violet Venom

Gritti

3.9519 votes

Rank #22,321 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,814 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Violet Venom1/5

Hanuman4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violet VenomGritti

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value13

Category winnerViolet VenomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNeroliWhite Tea

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomOsmanthusSandalwood

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaCashmeranAmberMusk

Top

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Violet Venom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,321

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, 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 Venom or Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 4 of 5 categories. Violet Venom is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Violet Venom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Violet Venom or Hanuman?

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Violet Venom 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet Venom or Hanuman?

Hanuman projects furthest (Hanuman 62/100, Violet Venom 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet Venom and Hanuman smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Osmanthus.

Is Violet Venom or Hanuman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Violet Venom and Hanuman?

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. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.