Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Vixen vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vanilla Vixen

Victoria's Secret

4.0026 votes

Rank #34,934 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #54,505 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Vixen takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Vanilla Vixen3/4

Lei Flower1/4

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

Vanilla VixenVictoria's Secret

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 17%Want 73%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

Category winnerVanilla VixenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Vixen

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

vanilla100%

sweet83%

powdery65%

balsamic48%

soft spicy30%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleSugar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#34,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,505

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVanilla VixenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Vanilla Vixen or Lei Flower?

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

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Vixen or Lei Flower?

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

Which projects more, Vanilla Vixen or Lei Flower?

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

Do Vanilla Vixen and Lei Flower smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Vanilla Vixen and Lei Flower?

Vanilla Vixen features Vanille and Sugar. 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.