Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Kensie Free Spirit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

4 wins

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Kensie Free Spirit

Kensie

3.1619 votes

Rank #61,600 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet takes 4 of 5 categories.

Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kensie Free Spirit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Violet4/5

Kensie Free Spirit1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletMarc Jacobs

Kensie Free SpiritKensie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerVioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

156 votes

5%Love

32%Like

37%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityViolet

SillageViolet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKensie Free SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

KumquatGreen AppleCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletWhite LilyMagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskPatchouli

Top

LemonRed FruitsAppleBlack CurrantBergamotPlumMandarin OrangeCoconut

Heart

VioletMagnoliaPink PepperRoseJasmineVetiverOrange Blossom

Base

MuskPatchouliVanillaSugarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Violet, Magnolia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer78

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#61,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Violet is a crisp floral fragrance with an unexpectedly creamy base. It opens with a bright splash of bitter kumquat, tart green apple, and Calabrian bergamot. That initial sparkle is snappy. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as dewy violet petals and creamy white magnolia take center stage. …

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Kensie Free Spirit opens with an energetic pop of bergamot, crisp apple, and dark plum before revealing a light coconut sweetness. As the top notes settle, soft jasmine and magnolia merge with pink pepper in the middle. The dry down lands on sugary vanilla, patchouli, and clean musk, creating a casual fruity floral go…

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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, Violet or Kensie Free Spirit?

Violet takes 4 of 5 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Kensie Free Spirit is rated 3.16/5 from 19 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kensie Free Spirit for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violet or Kensie Free Spirit?

Violet lasts longest (Violet 59/100, Kensie Free Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet or Kensie Free Spirit?

Violet projects furthest (Violet 60/100, Kensie Free Spirit 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet and Kensie Free Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Violet, Magnolia and Jasmine.

Is Violet or Kensie Free Spirit better for summer or winter?

Violet suits daytime wear; Kensie Free Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violet and Kensie Free Spirit?

Violet has top notes of Kumquat, Green Apple and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Lily, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. Kensie Free Spirit has top notes of Lemon, Red Fruits, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sugar.