Fragrance comparison

Violette Eau de Parfum vs Bahija

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 651 ratings analysed

Violette Eau de Parfum

Molinard

3.92636 votes

Rank #4,851 VioletPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bahija

Jacques Battini

3.9315 votes

Rank #44,796 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahija takes 3 of 5 categories.

Violette Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bahija
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Violette Eau de Parfum2/5

Bahija3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette Eau de ParfumMolinard

BahijaJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 636 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 46%

Category winnerViolette Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

636 votes

20%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBahija

SillageBahija

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBahijaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

ozonic77%

floral69%

aquatic61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

coconut58%

powdery44%

woody30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletBlack CurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

Green ApplePeachRoseJasmine

Base

Violet LeafIrisWhite Musk

Top

Fruity NotesCoconutPeachMandarin OrangeGreen AppleRaspberryBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet Leaf

Base

VanillaAmberWhite MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Green Apple, Peach and 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

Summer72

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#44,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerViolette Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette Eau de Parfum by Molinard brings the nostalgic scent of candied violet sweets into a crisp, fresh daytime fragrance. It opens with bright lemon and tart green apple before unfolding into dewy violet blossom, powdery iris, and clean white musk. It smells like clean springtime air after a light rain, making it …

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Bahija by Jacques Battini offers a vibrant, fruit-forward profile built on a lush tropical foundation. Coconut and peach blend seamlessly with bright mandarin and apple, resulting in a sweet, feminine scent profile. It settles into a comfortable base of vanilla and soft woods, making it a reliable choice for casual da…

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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 Eau de Parfum or Bahija?

Bahija takes 3 of 5 categories. Violette Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 636 votes; Bahija is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Violette Eau de Parfum for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Bahija for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette Eau de Parfum or Bahija?

Bahija lasts longest (Bahija 65/100, Violette Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette Eau de Parfum or Bahija?

Bahija projects furthest (Bahija 58/100, Violette Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette Eau de Parfum and Bahija smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Green Apple, Peach and Rose.

Is Violette Eau de Parfum or Bahija better for summer or winter?

Bahija suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette Eau de Parfum and Bahija?

Violette Eau de Parfum has top notes of Violet, Black Currant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Green Apple, Peach, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Violet Leaf, Iris and White Musk. Bahija has top notes of Fruity Notes, Coconut, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Sandalwood.