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    Side by side

    Violette Imperiale vs. Pauline

    Very similar
    Pauline by Rance 1795 bottle

    Pauline

    Rance 1795
    Eau de Parfum2011
    New comparison

    Pauline wears longer on skin, while Violette Imperiale projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Violette Imperiale vs. Pauline
    Violette ImperialePauline
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20122011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerConstant Michaux—
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Violette Imperiale

    Fruity
    Powdery
    Violet
    Woody
    Sweet
    Floral

    Pauline

    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Woody
    Amber
    Rose
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantOrangePeach
    Cotton FlowerOrangeYlang-Ylang
    Heart
    IrisRaspberryVioletYlang-Ylang
    Hooded violetRosePatchouli
    Base
    AmberMuskSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
    Tonka BeanSiam BenzoinCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Violette Imperiale vs. Pauline
    Violette ImperialePauline
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Blackcurrant and peach give it a fruity start that feels regal rather than juvenile, and the iris-violet heart keeps things classy. The vanilla and sandalwood base is where it earns its imperial name.Violette Imperiale
    Some will find it old-fashioned. That's the whole point. Pauline is for the person who's comfortable being remembered for something other than what's trending.Pauline