A world of scent, a little clearer.

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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Viole Nere
meets Balenciaga L'Essence.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Violet · Sandalwood · Vetiver · Patchouli

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with powdery; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere bottle
Meo Fusciuni

Viole Nere

Concentration not recorded

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Balenciaga Balenciaga L'Essence bottle
Balenciaga

Balenciaga L'Essence

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20232011
Leading accordspowdery · woody · violetwoody · green · powdery
Notes unique to this recordIris, Oakmoss, Frankincense, Musk, Cognac, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, JasmineViolet Leaf, Green Notes, Cedar
Longevity / 53.59 · 203 votes3.29 · 407 votes
Projection / 42.23 · 200 votes2.37 · 517 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.

Compare the labels

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.

Viole Nere

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Balenciaga L'Essence

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

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 verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed powdery and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.