Fragrance comparison

I'm Free Perle des Illes vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

I'm Free Perle des Illes

Laurence Dumont

4.002 votes

Rank #50,612 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #54,505 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

I'm Free Perle des Illes
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

I'm Free Perle des Illes2/4

Lei Flower2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I'm Free Perle des Illes
Sillage & projection: Lei Flower
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Lei Flower
Fragranxe ranking: I'm Free Perle des Illes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I'm Free Perle des IllesLaurence Dumont

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityI'm Free Perle des Illes

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SugarSweet Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Vanille

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

Category winnerLei FlowerLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Date 24%Work 18%Party 16%

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#50,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,505

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerI'm Free Perle des IllesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I'm Free Perle des Illes by Laurence Dumont is an easygoing citrus gourmand that captures the relaxed warmth of a sunny beach vacation. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of tart bergamot that quickly blends into a heart of spun sugar and crumbly spiced cookies. As the fragrance settles, a comforting base of sweet…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, I'm Free Perle des Illes or Lei Flower?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. I'm Free Perle des Illes is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose I'm Free Perle des Illes for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, I'm Free Perle des Illes or Lei Flower?

I'm Free Perle des Illes lasts longest (I'm Free Perle des Illes 67/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I'm Free Perle des Illes or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, I'm Free Perle des Illes 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm Free Perle des Illes and Lei Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Sugar and Vanille.

Is I'm Free Perle des Illes or Lei Flower better for summer or winter?

I'm Free Perle des Illes suits daytime wear; Lei Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm Free Perle des Illes and Lei Flower?

I'm Free Perle des Illes has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sugar and Sweet Notes, a base of Vanille. 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.