Fragrance comparison

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche

Laurence Dumont

4.333 votes

Rank #52,116 MuskyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #55,101 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche takes 2 of 4 categories.

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche
Choose it for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection.

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche2/4

Lei Flower1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I'm Free Vanille FraicheLaurence Dumont

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityI'm Free Vanille Fraiche

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

vanilla86%

powdery72%

caramel58%

sweet44%

balsamic30%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Caramel

Heart2-4 hrs

Vanille

Base5-7 hrs

White Musk

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night38

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 31%Date 17%Party 10%

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#52,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,101

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerI'm Free Vanille FraicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laurence Dumont I'm Free Vanille Fraiche delivers a lighthearted, breezy take on sweet gourmand fragrances. The opening introduces a golden swirl of warm caramel that immediately softens rather than turning heavy or sticky. Within minutes, a comforting heart of smooth vanille unfolds on skin, balanced by a clean powde…

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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 Vanille Fraiche or Lei Flower?

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche takes 2 of 4 categories. I'm Free Vanille Fraiche is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose I'm Free Vanille Fraiche for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, I'm Free Vanille Fraiche or Lei Flower?

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche lasts longest (I'm Free Vanille Fraiche 70/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I'm Free Vanille Fraiche or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, I'm Free Vanille Fraiche 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm Free Vanille Fraiche and Lei Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanille.

Is I'm Free Vanille Fraiche or Lei Flower better for summer or winter?

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche suits daytime wear; Lei Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm Free Vanille Fraiche and Lei Flower?

I'm Free Vanille Fraiche has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Vanille, a base of White Musk. 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.