La Fleur vs Second Skin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Fleur takes 5 of 7 categories.
La FleurChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Second SkinChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Fleur5/7
Second Skin2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- La Fleur
- Community sentiment
- La Fleur
- Longevity
- La Fleur
- Sillage & projection
- La Fleur
- Value for money
- Second Skin
- Versatility
- Second Skin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Fleur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La FleurMahoganySecond SkinCareWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%
Category winnerLa FleurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
120 votes
18%Love
47%Like
24%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerLa FleurMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Fleur
SillageLa Fleur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSecond SkinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
woody69%
sweet61%
floral100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
iris61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberrySpicesPearMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
RosePeonyMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarPatchouliMuskVanillaSandalwood
Top
RaspberryPearLemon
Heart
IrisPeonyPeach Blossom
Base
VanillaOak
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Peony and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer32
Fall100
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer44
Fall81
Winter69
Day100
Night29
Category winnerSecond SkinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,997
PerfumerFanny Grau
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#39,655
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa FleurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA crisp blend of raspberry and cedar defines this female fragrance, which shines during casual daytime outings in the fall. It matches a breezy sweater-weather aesthetic. The composition shifts from a peppery fruit opening to a woody base, offering an alternative to heavier designer options for those seeking a lighter…
Reviews →Second Skin by Care is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Second Skin was launched in 2023. Top notes are Raspberry, Pear and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Peony and Peach Blossom; base notes are Vanilla and Oak. It opens with Raspberry, Pear. The heart moves into Iris, Peony. In the dry-down, Vanilla, Oak give it i…
Reviews →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, La Fleur or Second Skin?
La Fleur takes 5 of 7 categories. La Fleur is rated 4.12/5 from 120 votes; Second Skin is rated 3.71/5 from 38 votes. Choose La Fleur for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall. Choose Second Skin for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Fleur or Second Skin?
La Fleur lasts longest (La Fleur 71/100, Second Skin 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Fleur or Second Skin?
La Fleur projects furthest (La Fleur 57/100, Second Skin 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Fleur and Second Skin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Peony and Vanilla.
Is La Fleur or Second Skin better for summer or winter?
For summer, Second Skin is the stronger pick. For winter, Second Skin is the stronger pick. Second Skin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Fleur and Second Skin?
La Fleur has top notes of Raspberry, Spices, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla. Second Skin has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Peach Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Oak.
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