Back to the Roots
Vilhelm Parfumerie2023
Side by side
Back to the Roots vs. Royal Violets
Is Back to the Roots better than Royal Violets?
Royal Violets rates higher with the community, while Back to the Roots wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Violet
powderywoodyfreshfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Back to the Roots and Royal Violets?
| Back to the Roots | Royal Violets | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 1927 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Agustín Reyes |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Back to the Roots and Royal Violets smell?
Back to the Roots
Powdery
Green
Woody
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Royal Violets
Violet
Powdery
Floral
Fresh
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Back to the Roots and Royal Violets share?
Top
GalbanumPetitgrainAngelica
Violet LeafViolet
Heart
Orris RootWhite TeaGingerViolet
Ylang-YlangTalcum Powder
Base
DriftwoodSandalwoodAmbrette
Vanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Violet
Ylang-YlangViolet
Powdery Notes
Orris Root
Talcum Powder
Where they fit
When and where do Back to the Roots and Royal Violets work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Back to the Roots or Royal Violets?
| Back to the Roots | Royal Violets | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Back to the Roots and Royal Violets?
Not every fragrance needs to fill a room. Some are better left close to the skin, noticed only when someone leans in. This one's earthy, powdery, and surprisingly grounding.Back to the Roots
Some fragrances want to be noticed. This one earns it slowly, the cologne your grandmother kept on the dresser. Sweet without trying, floral without fading. Not a weakness. The whole point.Royal Violets
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