Fragrance comparison

Cedar Violet vs Expectations for Her

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 435 ratings analysed

Cedar Violet

Aerin

3.56431 votes

Rank #6,145 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Expectations for Her

Amway

4.504 votes

Rank #37,677 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Expectations for Her takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cedar Violet
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Expectations for Her
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cedar Violet1/4

Expectations for Her3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Expectations for Her
Sillage & projection: Expectations for Her
Value for money: Expectations for Her
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedar Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cedar VioletAerin

Expectations for HerAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

398 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityExpectations for Her

SillageExpectations for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value63

Category winnerExpectations for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery86%

ozonic72%

white floral58%

aquatic44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

rose92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Violet LeafLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Virginia CedarCalifornian Gardenia

Base

Australian SandalwoodAmber

Notes

BlackberryMoroccan RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCashmere WoodAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley and Australian Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#37,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCedar VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedar Violet opens as a soft violet leaf and lily-of-the-valley scent, then settles quickly into creamy sandalwood, cedar and a light amber warmth. It reads more woody-powdery than lush floral. This suits someone who likes clean, polished, slightly nostalgic scents with a calm unisex feel. Sample first if you want st…

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Expectations for Her by Amway presents a woody and floral profile. Featuring Moroccan rose and blackberry, it offers a soft and feminine character suitable for daily wear. This scent suits those who prefer a classic, slightly sweet fragrance that remains gentle on the skin throughout the day.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cedar Violet or Expectations for Her?

Expectations for Her takes 3 of 4 categories. Cedar Violet is rated 3.56/5 from 431 votes; Expectations for Her is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cedar Violet for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Expectations for Her for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedar Violet or Expectations for Her?

Expectations for Her lasts longest (Expectations for Her 67/100, Cedar Violet 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedar Violet or Expectations for Her?

Expectations for Her projects furthest (Expectations for Her 56/100, Cedar Violet 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedar Violet and Expectations for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Cedar Violet or Expectations for Her better for summer or winter?

Expectations for Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedar Violet and Expectations for Her?

Cedar Violet has top notes of Violet Leaf and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Californian Gardenia, a base of Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Expectations for Her features Blackberry, Moroccan Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cashmere Wood and Australian Sandalwood.