Fragrance comparison

Hyper Violet vs Lesér

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

Hyper Violet

Kenneth Cole

4.2516 votes

Rank #46,252 White FloralFloral

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Lesér

Hinode

4.2357 votes

Rank #14,639 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Hyper Violet
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Lesér
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hyper Violet2/5

Lesér2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hyper VioletKenneth Cole

LesérHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%

4.23/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerLesérRating 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

47%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHyper Violet

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value48

Category winnerHyper VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

tuberose58%

fresh44%

patchouli30%

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

rose69%

coffee61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryTangerineLemon Zest

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeGrasse RoseJasmine Sambac

Base5-8 hrs

Vanilla BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine Sambac, Patchouli and Vanilla Bean. Durations are only published for Lesér, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,639

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLesérHigher 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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Hinode Lesér opens with a bright splash of tart blackberry, lively tangerine, and tangy lemon zest that keeps the opening fresh rather than syrupy. As that initial fruitiness settles into the skin, a comforting heart of roasted coffee, Grasse rose, and soft jasmine sambac takes over, wrapping you in a cozy floral warm…

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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 Lesér?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Lesér is rated 4.23/5 from 57 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Lesér for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Lesér?

They last about the same: Hyper Violet 67/100, Lesér 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Lesér?

Projection is very close: Hyper Violet 57/100, Lesér 57/100 for sillage.

Do Hyper Violet and Lesér smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine Sambac, Patchouli and Vanilla Bean.

Is Hyper Violet or Lesér better for summer or winter?

Hyper Violet suits day or night wear; Lesér suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Lesér?

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. Lesér has top notes of Blackberry, Tangerine and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Coffee, Grasse Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla Bean, Patchouli and Musk.