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    Side by side

    Pretty in Purple vs. Violet Gem

    Clearly related
    Violet Gem by Catherine Malandrino bottle

    Violet Gem

    Catherine Malandrino
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Pretty in Purple wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pretty in Purple vs. Violet Gem
    Pretty in PurpleViolet Gem
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20172022
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pretty in Purple

    White Floral
    Floral
    Citrus
    Woody
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Rose

    Violet Gem

    Floral
    Ozonic
    Aquatic
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Fruity
    Violet
    Tropical

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink MagnoliaBergamotPink Pepper
    CucumberDew DropMelonPassion FruitLotus
    Heart
    JasmineWhite GardeniaRose
    Coconut MilkJasmineLycheePear BlossomSweet PeaViolet
    Base
    MuskAustralian Cedar WoodVetiver
    SandalwoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pretty in Purple vs. Violet Gem
    Pretty in PurpleViolet Gem
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances flirt. Pretty in Purple commits. That full-bodied floral heart, jasmine, gardenia, rose all together, isn't trying to prove anything. It's confident enough to be loud and still wear.Pretty in Purple
    Violet Gem plays it close. Moderate sillage means it doesn't fill a room, it fills a breath. That's not a flaw. That's the point. The violet stays powdery and present while tropical fruits and.Violet Gem