Violette vs Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
4%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
VioletteChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aphrodisiac Drowned in VanillaChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Violette2/4
Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla
- Value for money
- Violette
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VioletteToccaAphrodisiac Drowned in VanillaThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 51%Had 24%Want 24%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
13%Love
25%Like
38%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla
SillageAphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVioletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familypowdery100%
violet92%
citrus84%
woody77%
floral69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic83%
amber65%
soft spicy48%
sweet30%
Scent match4%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGingerCoriander
Heart
African VioletBlack CurrantBulgarian Rose
Base
Cashmere MuskCedarBenzoin
Notes
CardamomMyrrhPink PepperHeliotropeBulgarian RoseBlack CurrantTurkish RoseYlang-YlangGreen NotesSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day50
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#10,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Overall rank#61,462
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerVioletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViolette by Tocca opens with a sharp burst of coriander and wet ginger, a spicy combination that quickly makes way for a powdery, vintage violet. As it settles on skin, a tart black currant note cuts through the heavy floral layers. It finishes with a woody, slightly sweet base of cedar and benzoin. This fragrance fit…
Reviews →Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla by The Dua Brand combines zesty fresh spices with a thick, cozy sweetness. The scent kicks off with a splash of grated ginger and bright bergamot before settling into a powdery floral heart of heliotrope and Bulgarian rose. As it rests on the skin, a generous pour of dark bourbon vanilla…
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, Violette or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Violette is rated 3.80/5 from 210 votes; Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Violette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Violette or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?
Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla lasts longest (Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla 60/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Violette or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?
Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla projects furthest (Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla 55/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Violette and Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla smell similar?
Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Bulgarian Rose.
Is Violette or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla better for summer or winter?
Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Violette and Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?
Violette has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of African Violet, Black Currant and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Cashmere Musk, Cedar and Benzoin. Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla features Cardamom, Myrrh, Pink Pepper, Heliotrope and Bulgarian Rose.
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