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    Side by side

    Viola Essenziale (2013) vs. 1826

    Very similar
    1826 by Histoires de Parfums bottle

    1826

    Histoires de Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2001
    New comparison

    1826 wears longer on skin, while Viola Essenziale (2013) projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Viola Essenziale (2013) vs. 1826
    Viola Essenziale (2013)1826
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20132001
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerSonia ConstantSylvie Jourdet
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Viola Essenziale (2013)

    Iris
    Powdery
    Musky
    White Floral
    Earthy
    Woody
    Violet
    Citrus

    1826

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MimosaWild peachLychee
    TangerineBergamot
    Heart
    IrisHeliotropeLily
    VioletWhite FlowersCinnamonGinger
    Base
    PatchouliVanillaVetiver
    PatchouliAmberWoody NotesIncenseWhite MuskVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Viola Essenziale (2013) vs. 1826
    Viola Essenziale (2013)1826
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Iris is the ingredient people argue about most. Too sharp. Too medicinal. This version wraps it in enough warmth and powder to bring skeptics around. If you have complicated feelings about iris.Viola Essenziale (2013)
    The powdery violet heart is where opinions split, some find it nostalgic, others find it elegant. Either way, it's what makes this amber worth wearing twice.1826