Fragrance comparison

Violetear vs Paris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,739 ratings analysed

Violetear

Wit & West

4.2010 votes

Rank #37,463 LavenderEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Paris

Yves Saint Laurent

3.885,729 votes

Rank #1,193 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Violetear
Choose it for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Paris
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Violetear2/5

Paris3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletearWit & West

ParisYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

3.88/ 5 · 5,729 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerVioletearRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

5,729 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParis

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerVioletearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

lavender100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

floral92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

green61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IrisBergamot

Heart

LavenderMimosaRose

Base

OakmossTonka BeanOlibanum

Top

RoseMimosaHiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthorn

Heart

VioletLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root

Base

IrisHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesIris, Mimosa, Rose and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,463

PerfumerWhitney Swales

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,193

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violetear 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…

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Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a cheerful, romantic floral centered around bright pink rose, powdery violet, and honeyed mimosa. Created in 1983, it bursts open with a lush garden medley of fresh geranium, hyacinth, and green leaves before settling into a warm cosmetic powder heart. As it warms on the skin, soft iris, cr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Violetear or Paris?

Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. Violetear is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Paris is rated 3.88/5 from 5,729 votes. Choose Violetear for a lavender and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Paris for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Violetear or Paris?

Paris lasts longest (Paris 73/100, Violetear 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violetear or Paris?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 67/100, Violetear 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violetear and Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Iris, Mimosa, Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Violetear or Paris better for summer or winter?

Violetear suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violetear and Paris?

Violetear has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Olibanum. Paris has top notes of Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth and Geranium, heart notes of Violet, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Lime Blossom, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood.