Fragrance comparison

Violette vs L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,580 ratings analysed

Violette

Tocca

3.80210 votes

Rank #10,516 PowderyViolet

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48%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Guerlain

4.295,370 votes

Rank #774 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

Violette
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring.
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Violette0/7

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum7/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Longevity: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Value for money: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Versatility: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletteTocca

L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumRating 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

55%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

5,370 votes

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

SillageL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value56

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

violet69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and floral

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid

Base6 to 8 hours

IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Bulgarian Rose and Benzoin. Durations are only published for L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer34

Fall100

Winter88

Day72

Night100

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#774

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher 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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L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum by Guerlain opens with an unmistakable burst of spicy anise, coriander, and crisp bergamot. The citrus quickly yields to a dense, velvety bouquet where powdery violet, clove-tinged carnation, and sweet heliotrope take center stage. As the floral layers settle, the composition deepens into a…

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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 L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Violette is rated 3.80/5 from 210 votes; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes. Choose Violette for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum projects furthest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Bulgarian Rose and Benzoin.

Is Violette or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

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. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum has top notes of Anise, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Violet and Cloves, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.