Fragrance comparison

Lesér vs Violet Leaf & Blackberry

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lesér

Hinode

4.2357 votes

Rank #12,951 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Violet Leaf & Blackberry

Bath & Body Works

4.6913 votes

Rank #26,800 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lesér takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lesér
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Violet Leaf & Blackberry
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lesér3/5

Violet Leaf & Blackberry2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LesérHinode

Violet Leaf & BlackberryBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

Category winnerViolet Leaf & BlackberryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

77%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityLesér

SillageLesér

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value95

Category winnerViolet Leaf & BlackberryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

rose69%

coffee61%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

sweet77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

fruity42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryTangerineLemon Zest

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeGrasse RoseJasmine Sambac

Base5-8 hrs

Vanilla BeanPatchouliMusk

Top

Violet LeafGreen Notes

Heart

SugarBlackberry

Base

Vanilla BeanPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesBlackberry and Vanilla Bean. Durations are only published for Lesér, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter40

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Date 33%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,951

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLesérHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinode Lesér opens with a bright splash of tart blackberry, lively tangerine, and tangy lemon zest that keeps the opening fresh rather than syrupy. As that initial fruitiness settles into the skin, a comforting heart of roasted coffee, Grasse rose, and soft jasmine sambac takes over, wrapping you in a cozy floral warm…

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Violet Leaf & Blackberry by Bath & Body Works centers on a green, fruity profile. It opens with sharp, fresh violet leaf and crisp green notes that transition quickly into a heart of sugared blackberries. The dry-down relies on a base of creamy vanilla bean and soft, powdery notes, creating an easygoing scent that fit…

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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, Lesér or Violet Leaf & Blackberry?

Lesér takes 3 of 5 categories. Lesér is rated 4.23/5 from 57 votes; Violet Leaf & Blackberry is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Lesér for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Violet Leaf & Blackberry for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lesér or Violet Leaf & Blackberry?

Lesér lasts longest (Lesér 65/100, Violet Leaf & Blackberry 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lesér or Violet Leaf & Blackberry?

Lesér projects furthest (Lesér 57/100, Violet Leaf & Blackberry 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lesér and Violet Leaf & Blackberry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Blackberry and Vanilla Bean.

Is Lesér or Violet Leaf & Blackberry better for summer or winter?

Lesér suits evening wear; Violet Leaf & Blackberry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lesér and Violet Leaf & Blackberry?

Lesér has top notes of Blackberry, Tangerine and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Coffee, Grasse Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla Bean, Patchouli and Musk. Violet Leaf & Blackberry has top notes of Violet Leaf and Green Notes, heart notes of Sugar and Blackberry, a base of Vanilla Bean and Powdery Notes.