Backstage Angel vs Le Fruit Défendu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Fruit Défendu takes 3 of 4 categories.
Backstage AngelChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Le Fruit DéfenduChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Backstage Angel0/4
Le Fruit Défendu3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Fruit Défendu
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Le Fruit Défendu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Fruit Défendu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Backstage AngelVictoria's SecretLe Fruit DéfenduAlkemia PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 52%Had 40%Want 8%
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
17%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Fruit Défendu
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Fruit DéfenduBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet83%
fresh65%
vanilla48%
fresh spicy30%
sweet100%
fruity86%
amber72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
balsamic30%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CitrusesSugarFruits
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MyrrhCognacRed BerriesFruitsSugar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSugar and Fruits. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring75
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,748
PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLe Fruit DéfenduHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVictoria's Secret Backstage Angel bursts open with a sharp wave of candied lemon and bright grapefruit before settling into a soft, spun-sugar warmth on skin. Released in 2018 as part of the brand's runway-inspired collection, this mist contrasts crisp citrus notes against a sugary fruit accord and subtle vanilla. Wit…
Reviews →Le Fruit Défendu by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Backstage Angel or Le Fruit Défendu?
Le Fruit Défendu takes 3 of 4 categories. Backstage Angel is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Le Fruit Défendu is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Backstage Angel for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Le Fruit Défendu for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Backstage Angel or Le Fruit Défendu?
Le Fruit Défendu lasts longest (Le Fruit Défendu 100/100, Backstage Angel 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Backstage Angel or Le Fruit Défendu?
Projection is very close: Backstage Angel 50/100, Le Fruit Défendu 50/100 for sillage.
Do Backstage Angel and Le Fruit Défendu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Sugar and Fruits.
Is Backstage Angel or Le Fruit Défendu better for summer or winter?
Backstage Angel suits daytime wear; Le Fruit Défendu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Backstage Angel and Le Fruit Défendu?
Backstage Angel features Citruses, Sugar and Fruits. Le Fruit Défendu features Myrrh, Cognac, Red Berries, Fruits and Sugar.
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