Fragrance comparison

Violette Precieuse vs On El

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

5 wins

Violette Precieuse

Caron

4.04185 votes

Rank #8,987 VioletPowdery

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24%scent match

Clearly different

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,129 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette Precieuse takes 5 of 7 categories.

Violette Precieuse
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Violette Precieuse5/7

On El2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette PrecieuseCaron

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerViolette PrecieuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerViolette PrecieuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityViolette Precieuse

SillageViolette Precieuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

woody84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafVioletIrisAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetyverNutmegSandalwoodRaspberry

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Violette Precieuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,987

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#17,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerViolette PrecieuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Violette Precieuse delivers a crisp, garden-fresh interpretation of spring florals. The first mist brings dewy violet leaf and cool iris, steering well clear of heavy cosmetic dust. Crisp African orange flower adds a gentle lift before jasmine and lily of the valley settle onto the skin. Earthy vetiver and subtl…

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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Violette Precieuse or On El?

Violette Precieuse takes 5 of 7 categories. Violette Precieuse is rated 4.04/5 from 185 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Violette Precieuse for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette Precieuse or On El?

Violette Precieuse lasts longest (Violette Precieuse 62/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette Precieuse or On El?

Projection is very close: Violette Precieuse 55/100, On El 53/100 for sillage.

Do Violette Precieuse and On El smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Violette Precieuse or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Violette Precieuse is the stronger pick. Violette Precieuse suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette Precieuse and On El?

Violette Precieuse has top notes of Violet Leaf, Violet, Iris and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Raspberry. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.