Fragrance comparison

Violet Leaf & Blackberry vs Crystal Violet Musk

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Violet Leaf & Blackberry

Bath & Body Works

4.6913 votes

Rank #26,800 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Crystal Violet Musk

KKW Fragrance

4.2876 votes

Rank #26,868 VanillaLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet Leaf & Blackberry takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Violet Leaf & Blackberry3/5

Crystal Violet Musk2/5

Ratings & consensus: Violet Leaf & Blackberry
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crystal Violet Musk
Sillage & projection: Crystal Violet Musk
Value for money: Violet Leaf & Blackberry
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

Violet Leaf & BlackberryBath & Body Works

Crystal Violet MuskKKW Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

4.28/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

Category winnerViolet Leaf & BlackberryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

54%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Violet Musk

SillageCrystal Violet Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value69

Category winnerViolet Leaf & BlackberryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

sweet77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

fruity42%

vanilla100%

lavender92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafGreen Notes

Heart

SugarBlackberry

Base

Vanilla BeanPowdery Notes

Top

LavenderSugarBergamot

Heart

PeonyStar JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Vanilla BeanTonka BeanAustralian Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesSugar 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

Summer40

Fall20

Winter40

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer41

Fall90

Winter76

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViolet Leaf & BlackberryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Crystal Violet Musk by KKW Fragrance is a sweet, floral composition anchored by a soft, sugary lavender core. Launched in 2020, this feminine fragrance balances crisp bergamot with peony and lily-of-the-valley, before settling into a warm, vanilla-forward base. It provides a clean, approachable scent profile ideal for…

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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 Leaf & Blackberry or Crystal Violet Musk?

Violet Leaf & Blackberry takes 3 of 5 categories. Violet Leaf & Blackberry is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Crystal Violet Musk is rated 4.28/5 from 76 votes. Choose Violet Leaf & Blackberry for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crystal Violet Musk for a vanilla and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Violet Leaf & Blackberry or Crystal Violet Musk?

Crystal Violet Musk lasts longest (Crystal Violet Musk 66/100, Violet Leaf & Blackberry 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet Leaf & Blackberry or Crystal Violet Musk?

Crystal Violet Musk projects furthest (Crystal Violet Musk 56/100, Violet Leaf & Blackberry 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet Leaf & Blackberry and Crystal Violet Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Sugar and Vanilla Bean.

Is Violet Leaf & Blackberry or Crystal Violet Musk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Violet Leaf & Blackberry and Crystal Violet 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. Crystal Violet Musk has top notes of Lavender, Sugar and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Star Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla Bean, Tonka Bean and Australian Sandalwood.