Fragrance comparison

Violette Kew vs Stunning

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

Violette Kew

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.61164 votes

Rank #10,748 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Stunning

Soul Of Mine

4.0017 votes

Rank #40,435 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stunning takes 4 of 6 categories.

Violette Kew
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stunning
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Violette Kew2/6

Stunning4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette KewLe Jardin Retrouve

StunningSoul Of Mine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerStunningRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

10%Hate

164 votes

35%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityStunning

SillageStunning

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value42

Category winnerViolette KewBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

VioletCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

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Base3 to 5 hours

CuminSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

CardamomPlumCitrusesBergamotGreen NotesLavender

Heart3-4 hrs

NutmegCinnamonCuminRoseJasmineViolet

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherCedarAgarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouli

Category winnerStunningLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall91

Winter60

Day100

Night56

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,748

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#40,435

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerViolette KewHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette Kew by Le Jardin Retrouve is a floral woody musk fragrance that flips traditional powdery floral expectations on their head. Launched in 2024 and created by perfumer Maxence Moutte, the scent centers on sweet violet accented by cool, fresh spicy cardamom in the opening. As the initial sweetness settles, the v…

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Stunning by Soul Of Mine opens with a bold burst of crushed cardamom, dark ripe plum, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a rich blanket of warm cinnamon and ground nutmeg unfolds across the skin, giving the scent a cozy, spicy warmth reminiscent of freshly…

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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 Kew or Stunning?

Stunning takes 4 of 6 categories. Violette Kew is rated 3.61/5 from 164 votes; Stunning is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Violette Kew for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stunning for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette Kew or Stunning?

Stunning lasts longest (Stunning 83/100, Violette Kew 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette Kew or Stunning?

Stunning projects furthest (Stunning 83/100, Violette Kew 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette Kew and Stunning smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Cardamom and Cumin.

Is Violette Kew or Stunning better for summer or winter?

Violette Kew suits daytime wear; Stunning suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette Kew and Stunning?

Violette Kew has top notes of Violet and Cardamom, a base of Cumin and Sandalwood. Stunning has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cumin and Rose, a base of Leather, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.