Fragrance comparison

Hyper Violet vs Braisem

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Hyper Violet

Kenneth Cole

4.2516 votes

Rank #46,055 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Braisem

Raydan

3.502 votes

Rank #69,585 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hyper Violet
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Braisem
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hyper Violet2/4

Braisem2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hyper VioletKenneth Cole

BraisemRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBraisem

SillageBraisem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHyper VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

tuberose58%

fresh44%

patchouli30%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

musky70%

tuberose60%

powdery50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineRed Apple

Heart

Jasmine SambacPlum BlossomTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber

Top

TangerineBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomCedarwood

Base

TuberoseJasmineMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHyper VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole Hyper Violet opens with a tart burst of dark red apple and bright tangerine. The top notes hand off the spotlight to a lush heart dominated by tuberose and jasmine sambac, accented by plum blossom and orange flower. As the white floral intensity settles, a base of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm amber wood…

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Braisem by Raydan offers a bright opening of tangerine and bergamot, leading into a floral heart of orange blossom. The dry-down settles into a warm base of tuberose, jasmine, and musk. This unisex fragrance provides a versatile, clean scent profile suitable for everyday wear during the spring and summer months in tem…

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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, Hyper Violet or Braisem?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Braisem is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Braisem for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Braisem?

Braisem lasts longest (Braisem 80/100, Hyper Violet 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Braisem?

Braisem projects furthest (Braisem 75/100, Hyper Violet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hyper Violet and Braisem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and tuberose accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood.

Is Hyper Violet or Braisem better for summer or winter?

Hyper Violet suits day or night wear; Braisem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Braisem?

Hyper Violet has top notes of Tangerine and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Plum Blossom, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla Bean and Sandalwood. Braisem has top notes of Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Cedarwood, a base of Tuberose, Jasmine and Musk.