Fragrance comparison

Out Of The Blue vs Violet Leaf & Blackberry

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Out Of The Blue

ST. Rose

3.504 votes

Rank #60,713 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Violet Leaf & Blackberry

Bath & Body Works

4.6913 votes

Rank #26,800 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet Leaf & Blackberry takes 1 of 1 categories.

Out Of The Blue
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violet Leaf & Blackberry
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Out Of The Blue0/1

Violet Leaf & Blackberry1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Out Of The BlueST. Rose

Violet Leaf & BlackberryBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value95

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

powdery84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

sweet77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

fruity42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineViolet LeafVermouthTonic Water

Heart

AmbretteCarrotGeraniumOrris

Base

cocoa shellVanilla BeanTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

Violet LeafGreen Notes

Heart

SugarBlackberry

Base

Vanilla BeanPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf and Vanilla Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter40

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,713

PerfumerPascal Guarin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerViolet Leaf & BlackberryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Out Of The Blue by ST. Rose delivers an airy, modern cocktail of crisp tonic water, tart tangerine, and leafy violet leaf right from the first spray. As the fizzy opening settles, earthy orris and ambrette seed take center stage, creating a clean, powdery floral texture that feels smooth and comforting on bare skin. T…

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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, Out Of The Blue or Violet Leaf & Blackberry?

Violet Leaf & Blackberry takes 1 of 1 categories. Out Of The Blue is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Violet Leaf & Blackberry is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Out Of The Blue for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violet Leaf & Blackberry for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Out Of The Blue and Violet Leaf & Blackberry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf and Vanilla Bean.

Is Out Of The Blue or Violet Leaf & Blackberry better for summer or winter?

Out Of The Blue suits daytime wear; Violet Leaf & Blackberry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Out Of The Blue and Violet Leaf & Blackberry?

Out Of The Blue has top notes of Tangerine, Violet Leaf, Vermouth and Tonic Water, heart notes of Ambrette, Carrot, Geranium and Orris, a base of cocoa shell, Vanilla Bean, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. 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.