Fragrance comparison

Hyper Violet vs Seduction

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Hyper Violet

Kenneth Cole

4.2516 votes

Rank #46,536 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Seduction

Soul Of Mine

4.0025 votes

Rank #41,642 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seduction takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hyper Violet
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Seduction
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hyper Violet2/5

Seduction3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hyper VioletKenneth Cole

SeductionSoul Of Mine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerHyper VioletRating 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

48%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySeduction

SillageSeduction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value54

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%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

tuberose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral 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

Top20-30 mins

RumCoconut MilkDavanaGeranium

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseJasmine SambacOsmanthusOrange BlossomNeroli

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Seduction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,642

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSeductionHigher 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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Seduction by Soul Of Mine opens with a rich pour of dark rum stirred into creamy coconut milk and herbal davana, delivering an immediate cocktail warmth that feels decadent yet approachable. As the spirited opening settles, a lush heart of creamy tuberose, jasmine sambac, and bright orange blossom unfolds across the s…

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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 Seduction?

Seduction takes 3 of 5 categories. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Seduction is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Seduction for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Seduction?

Seduction lasts longest (Seduction 72/100, Hyper Violet 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Seduction?

Seduction projects furthest (Seduction 63/100, Hyper Violet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hyper Violet and Seduction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Hyper Violet or Seduction better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Seduction?

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. Seduction has top notes of Rum, Coconut Milk, Davana and Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Osmanthus and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.