Fragrance comparison

Violette vs Gourmand Dream

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

Violette

Tocca

3.80210 votes

Rank #10,516 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Gourmand Dream

Nomade Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #53,605 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmand Dream takes 2 of 4 categories.

Violette
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gourmand Dream
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Violette1/4

Gourmand Dream2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gourmand Dream
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Gourmand Dream
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

VioletteTocca

Gourmand DreamNomade Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGourmand Dream

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGourmand DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

BergamotBlack CurrantApplePineappleLiquor

Heart

CorianderCardamomGeraniumBirchChocolatePatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Black Currant and Benzoin. 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

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#53,605

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Gourmand Dream by Nomade Perfumes opens with a tart splash of pineapple, black currant, apple, and bergamot soaked in dark liquor. The top notes feel heavy and boozy, cutting through cold autumn air before shifting into a rich heart of bitter chocolate, cardamom, coriander, and earthy patchouli. As the composition set…

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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 Gourmand Dream?

Gourmand Dream takes 2 of 4 categories. Violette is rated 3.80/5 from 210 votes; Gourmand Dream is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Violette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gourmand Dream for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette or Gourmand Dream?

Gourmand Dream lasts longest (Gourmand Dream 80/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette or Gourmand Dream?

Projection is very close: Violette 50/100, Gourmand Dream 50/100 for sillage.

Do Violette and Gourmand Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Black Currant and Benzoin.

Is Violette or Gourmand Dream better for summer or winter?

Gourmand Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette and Gourmand Dream?

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. Gourmand Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Birch, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.