Fragrance comparison

Violette vs Bulgarian Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 315 ratings analysed

Violette

Tocca

3.80210 votes

Rank #10,516 PowderyViolet

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25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #27,296 AmberRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Violette
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Violette3/7

Bulgarian Rose4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletteTocca

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

Category winnerVioletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

210 votes

25%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerVioletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBulgarian Rose

SillageBulgarian Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value64

Category winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

fruity61%

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerCoriander

Heart

African VioletBlack CurrantBulgarian Rose

Base

Cashmere MuskCedarBenzoin

Top

White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Bulgarian Rose and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBulgarian RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#27,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVioletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette 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…

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Mahogany Bulgarian Rose offers a rich floral profile centered on a deep rose note. It starts with a juicy splash of black currant and bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm foundation of sweet tonka bean and benzoin. This fragrance suits casual evening wear during cooler spring and autumn nights.

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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 Bulgarian Rose?

Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Violette is rated 3.80/5 from 210 votes; Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes. Choose Violette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Violette or Bulgarian Rose?

Bulgarian Rose lasts longest (Bulgarian Rose 59/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette or Bulgarian Rose?

Projection is very close: Bulgarian Rose 52/100, Violette 50/100 for sillage.

Do Violette and Bulgarian Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Bulgarian Rose and Cedar.

Is Violette or Bulgarian Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Violette is the stronger pick. For winter, Bulgarian Rose is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette and Bulgarian Rose?

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. Bulgarian Rose has top notes of White Rose, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.