Question 1

What's the difference between Fragile Violet and Bee?

Accepted Answer

Fragile Violet is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Eric Buterbaugh Florals (2015) dominated by Floral accords. Bee is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Zoologist Perfumes (2019) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 1 accord: Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Fragile Violet or Bee?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fragile Violet scores 3.80/5 vs Bee at 3.97/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Fragile Violet and Bee smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fragile Violet or Bee?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Fragile Violet vs Bee?

Accepted Answer

Fragile Violet scores highest for all seasons wear; Bee scores highest for fall wear. Fragile Violet leans daytime, Bee leans daytime.

Fragile Violet vs Bee

Comparison Summary

Unique to Fragile Violet (9)

Unique to Bee (13)

Shared Accords (1)

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Fragile Violet	Bee
Brand	Eric Buterbaugh Florals	Zoologist Perfumes
Year	2015	2019
Rating	3.80	3.97
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	13