Fragrance comparison

Violette vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 325 ratings analysed

Violette

Tocca

3.80210 votes

Rank #10,516 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #12,104 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Violette
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Violette1/7

Vison Noir6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletteTocca

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVison NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

fruity61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery 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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Black Currant and Bulgarian Rose. 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–

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#12,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Violette is rated 3.80/5 from 210 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Violette for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Violette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Black Currant and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Violette or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.