Fragrance comparison

Lei Flower vs Vanilla Vixen

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #54,505 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanilla Vixen

Victoria's Secret

4.0026 votes

Rank #34,934 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Vixen takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Vanilla Vixen
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lei Flower1/4

Vanilla Vixen3/4

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Vixen
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanilla Vixen
Sillage & projection: Lei Flower
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Vixen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Vanilla VixenVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 17%Want 73%

Category winnerVanilla VixenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Vixen

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

balsamic48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

Notes

VanilleSugar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSugar and Vanille. Durations are only published for Lei Flower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 28%Work 23%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,505

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVanilla VixenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Vanilla Vixen is a straightforward body mist from Victoria's Secret that focuses entirely on sweet, sugary notes. Designed for casual, daily wear, it sits close to the skin and provides a quick, uncomplicated burst of vanilla. This is a light, playful option for those who want a simple scent for lounging or short outi…

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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, Lei Flower or Vanilla Vixen?

Vanilla Vixen takes 3 of 4 categories. Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes; Vanilla Vixen is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Vanilla Vixen for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lei Flower or Vanilla Vixen?

Vanilla Vixen lasts longest (Vanilla Vixen 64/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lei Flower or Vanilla Vixen?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, Vanilla Vixen 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lei Flower and Vanilla Vixen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sugar and Vanille.

Is Lei Flower or Vanilla Vixen better for summer or winter?

Lei Flower suits daytime wear; Vanilla Vixen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lei Flower and Vanilla Vixen?

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. Vanilla Vixen features Vanille and Sugar.