Fragrance comparison

Violette & Rose de Mai vs The Art of Mosaic Tiles

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Violette & Rose de Mai

L'Occitane en Provence

3.7914 votes

Rank #43,138 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

The Art of Mosaic Tiles

Prann

4.0011 votes

Rank #51,912 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Violette & Rose de Mai
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Art of Mosaic Tiles
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Violette & Rose de Mai3/6

The Art of Mosaic Tiles3/6

Ratings & consensus: The Art of Mosaic Tiles
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Art of Mosaic Tiles
Sillage & projection: Violette & Rose de Mai
Value for money: Violette & Rose de Mai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): The Art of Mosaic Tiles
Fragranxe ranking: Violette & Rose de Mai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette & Rose de MaiL'Occitane en Provence

The Art of Mosaic TilesPrann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 13%Had 8%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

Category winnerThe Art of Mosaic TilesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

36%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Art of Mosaic Tiles

SillageViolette & Rose de Mai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerViolette & Rose de MaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

woody61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCassisRhubarbBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletMay RoseGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotRhubarbVioletMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskOrange BlossomTonka BeanBenzoinCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

PralineCardamomJasmineSandalwoodCedarwoodCoffee

Category winnerThe Art of Mosaic TilesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men11

Unisex56

Women33

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,138

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,912

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViolette & Rose de MaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette & Rose de Mai by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp, sparkling floral bouquet centered on Grasse botanicals. The opening bursts with tart rhubarb, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy cassis berries. This bright fruitiness cuts through the morning air before softening into delicate May rose petals and candie…

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Spray this on and the brightness hits instantly. The Art of Mosaic Tiles by Prann launches with a tart pop of grapefruit and crisp rhubarb, backed by tangy bergamot and a green whisper of violet. Give the alcohol two minutes to settle. Once the initial solvent flash clears, a creamy heart of orange blossom, tonka bean…

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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, Violette & Rose de Mai or The Art of Mosaic Tiles?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Violette & Rose de Mai is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; The Art of Mosaic Tiles is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Violette & Rose de Mai for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Art of Mosaic Tiles for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette & Rose de Mai or The Art of Mosaic Tiles?

The Art of Mosaic Tiles lasts longest (The Art of Mosaic Tiles 85/100, Violette & Rose de Mai 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette & Rose de Mai or The Art of Mosaic Tiles?

Violette & Rose de Mai projects furthest (Violette & Rose de Mai 82/100, The Art of Mosaic Tiles 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette & Rose de Mai and The Art of Mosaic Tiles smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Violette & Rose de Mai or The Art of Mosaic Tiles better for summer or winter?

Violette & Rose de Mai suits daytime wear; The Art of Mosaic Tiles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette & Rose de Mai and The Art of Mosaic Tiles?

Violette & Rose de Mai has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, May Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. The Art of Mosaic Tiles has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Violet, heart notes of Musk, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Benzoin, a base of Praline, Cardamom, Jasmine and Sandalwood.