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HF vs Le Dix Perfume

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

Updated 666 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Dix Perfume takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • HF

    Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Le Dix Perfume

    Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

HF1/4
Le Dix Perfume3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
HF
Sillage & projection
Le Dix Perfume
Value for money
Le Dix Perfume
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Le Dix Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HFKanebo
Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
4.20/ 5 · 663 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

663 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate42
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityHF

SillageLe Dix Perfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value52
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
white floral92%
amber84%
green77%
powdery69%
floral61%
fresh100%
powdery92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CorianderBergamotGreen NotesAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
IrisLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationJasmineRose
Base
VetiverAmberCivetBenzoinMuskPatchouli
Top
AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon
Heart
LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond
Base
CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring96
Summer41
Fall100
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men1
Unisex23
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,887

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched1989

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,175

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanebo HF is a crisp green floral fragrance that pairs sharp, dry coriander with a cool, powdery iris. Designed by perfumer Maurice Roucel in 1989, it operates as a subtle, clean skin scent. It is a quiet companion for formal spring mornings or quiet daytime wear.

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Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, HF or Le Dix Perfume?

Le Dix Perfume takes 3 of 4 categories. HF is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes. Choose HF for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, HF or Le Dix Perfume?

HF lasts longest (HF 100/100, Le Dix Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HF or Le Dix Perfume?

Le Dix Perfume projects furthest (Le Dix Perfume 58/100, HF 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HF and Le Dix Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is HF or Le Dix Perfume better for summer or winter?

HF suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HF and Le Dix Perfume?

HF has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Civet and Benzoin. Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.

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