Violetear vs Counterattack
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Violetear takes 3 of 5 categories.
VioletearChoose it for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
CounterattackChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Violetear3/5
Counterattack1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Counterattack
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Violetear
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Violetear
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violetear
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VioletearWit & WestCounterattackAlexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%
4.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%
Category winnerCounterattackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
0%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
36%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVioletear
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVioletearBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
lavender61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both lavender, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IrisBergamot
Heart
LavenderMimosaRose
Base
OakmossTonka BeanOlibanum
Notes
LavenderCardamomCinnamonMintAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliOrange BlossomOakmossOlibanum
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring86
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,569
PerfumerWhitney Swales
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#37,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVioletearHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVioletear by Wit & West is an earthy, moss-forward fragrance that centers on a unique blend of lavender, iris, and mimosa. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent leans into a raw, botanical aesthetic that avoids traditional sweetness. It performs best in moderate temperatures, offering a distinct, grounded presence for t…
Reviews →Counterattack leans warm, spicy, and aromatic, with lavender, cardamom, cinnamon, and mint giving the opening a brisk lift before the fragrance settles into amber, woods, vanilla, and tonka. It reads like a modern oriental with a barbershop edge. On skin, it usually comes across more masculine than fully neutral. The …
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, Violetear or Counterattack?
Violetear takes 3 of 5 categories. Violetear is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Counterattack is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Violetear for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Counterattack for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Violetear or Counterattack?
Violetear lasts longest (Violetear 70/100, Counterattack 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Violetear or Counterattack?
Projection is very close: Violetear 56/100, Counterattack 56/100 for sillage.
Do Violetear and Counterattack smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum.
Is Violetear or Counterattack better for summer or winter?
Violetear suits day or night wear; Counterattack suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Violetear and Counterattack?
Violetear has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum. Counterattack features Lavender, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Amber.
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