Fragrance comparison

Coeur de Velours vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Coeur de Velours

Jardin de France

3.3611 votes

Rank #61,842 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #54,505 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lei Flower takes 3 of 4 categories.

Coeur de Velours
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Coeur de Velours1/4

Lei Flower3/4

Ratings & consensus: Lei Flower
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Coeur de Velours
Sillage & projection: Lei Flower
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lei Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coeur de VeloursJardin de France

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

Category winnerLei FlowerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

18%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCoeur de Velours

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

white floral77%

lactonic69%

tropical61%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both vanilla, floral and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberVanilleRiceFrangipaniJasminePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

InformationalShared notesVanille, Frangipani, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lei Flower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall67

Winter33

Day75

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 28%Work 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,505

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLei FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coeur de Velours opens with a distinct steamed rice note paired with creamy tropical frangipani. As the initial spray settles, white jasmine adds a clean floral structure before rich amber and warm vanilla take over the base. A light touch of earthy patchouli keeps the dry-down grounded rather than overly sweet. Desig…

Reviews →

Lei Flower by Providence Perfume Co. takes the idea of a sunlit Hawaiian garland and spins it into a rich botanical treat. Created by artisan perfumer Charna Ethier, the opening greets you with tart yuzu citrus, juicy tropical fruit, and a surprising flick of green tarragon. Soon after, golden frangipani and yellow yl…

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, Coeur de Velours or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower takes 3 of 4 categories. Coeur de Velours is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Coeur de Velours for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Coeur de Velours or Lei Flower?

Coeur de Velours lasts longest (Coeur de Velours 64/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coeur de Velours or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, Coeur de Velours 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coeur de Velours and Lei Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, floral and tropical accords. Common notes include Vanille, Frangipani, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Coeur de Velours or Lei Flower better for summer or winter?

Coeur de Velours suits evening wear; Lei Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coeur de Velours and Lei Flower?

Coeur de Velours features Amber, Vanille, Rice, Frangipani and Jasmine. Lei Flower has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Caramel, Orange and Chamomile, heart notes of Almond, Jasmine, Sugar and Frangipani, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Cacao and Coconut.