The Essence
meets Hermessence Violette Volynka.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with musky; Concentration not recorded leads with violet. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Francesca Bianchi The EssenceConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Hermès Hermessence Violette VolynkaConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | France |
| Listed year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Leading accords | musky · animalic · violet | violet · leather · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Violet, Animal notes, Suede, Iso E Super | French Violet, Leather, Violet Leaf |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.72 · 36 votes | 2.98 · 184 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.68 · 38 votes | 1.88 · 180 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
The Essence
Extrait de parfum · European Union listing · 30 mL
Alcohol denat., Parfum, Hexamethylindanopyran, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Vanillin, Pogostemon cablin oil, Coumarin, Beta-caryophyllene, Pinene, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Anise alcohol, Limonene, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Juniperus virginiana oil, Terpinolene, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Benzoic acid, Benzyl alcohol.
Official European storefront declaration. Check your packaging for your batch.
Source: Francesca Bianchi official product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
Hermessence Violette Volynka
Eau de toilette · US listing · Bottle: 3.38 fl.oz
Alcohol ; Parfum (fragrance) ; Aqua/water/eau ; Dipropylene glycol ; Alpha -Isomethyl ionone ; Benzyl salicylate ; Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes ; Hexamethylindanopyran ; Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil ; Linalyl acetate ; Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate ; Limonene ; Bht ; Hydroxycitronellal ; Linalool ; Pogostemon cablin oil ; Ethylhexyl salicylate ; Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ; Geraniol ; Pinene ; Citrus aurantium flower oil ; Rose ketones ; Beta -Caryophyllene ; Eugenia caryophyllus oil ; Vanillin ; Eugenol ; Citral ; Farnesol ; Terpineol ; Geranyl acetate ; Terpinolene .
Source: Hermès official US product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference 1106201A
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed musky and animalic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed violet and leather direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.