Fragrance comparison

Violette vs Tommy Into The Surf

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

4 wins

Violette

Parfums Berdoues

3.8276 votes

Rank #27,529 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Tommy Into The Surf

Tommy Hilfiger

3.9657 votes

Rank #37,904 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette takes 4 of 7 categories.

Violette
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tommy Into The Surf
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Violette4/7

Tommy Into The Surf3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tommy Into The Surf
Community sentiment: Tommy Into The Surf
Longevity: Violette
Sillage & projection: Violette
Value for money: Tommy Into The Surf
Versatility: Violette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletteParfums Berdoues

Tommy Into The SurfTommy Hilfiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.96/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 19%Want 22%

Category winnerTommy Into The SurfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

30%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerTommy Into The SurfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityViolette

SillageViolette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTommy Into The SurfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

patchouli83%

woody74%

earthy65%

iris56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Violet LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafItalian Iris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomGinger

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageWhite Pepper

Base

ebony treeHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Durations are only published for Violette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night46

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerVioletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#37,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVioletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette by Parfums Berdoues delivers a crisp, cool botanical scent centered on green violet leaf, powdery Italian iris, and dark Indonesian patchouli leaf. The opening feels clean and watery, showing off strong ozonic and aquatic accords that suggest morning rain over crushed foliage. As it settles, earthy and woody …

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Tommy Into The Surf opens with a burst of bitter orange and sharp ginger, immediately signaling a bright, coastal energy. Unlike sweet, tropical fragrances, this scent stays dry and peppery as clary sage and violet leaf emerge on the skin. The base relies on Indonesian patchouli leaf and clean Haitian vetiver, providi…

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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, Violette or Tommy Into The Surf?

Violette takes 4 of 7 categories. Violette is rated 3.82/5 from 76 votes; Tommy Into The Surf is rated 3.96/5 from 57 votes. Choose Violette for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tommy Into The Surf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette or Tommy Into The Surf?

Violette lasts longest (Violette 61/100, Tommy Into The Surf 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette or Tommy Into The Surf?

Violette projects furthest (Violette 59/100, Tommy Into The Surf 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette and Tommy Into The Surf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

Is Violette or Tommy Into The Surf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tommy Into The Surf is the stronger pick. For winter, Violette is the stronger pick. Violette suits daytime wear; Tommy Into The Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette and Tommy Into The Surf?

Violette features Violet Leaf, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Italian Iris. Tommy Into The Surf has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and White Pepper, a base of ebony tree, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.