Fragrance comparison

Violet Leaf & Blackberry vs Madame

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Violet Leaf & Blackberry

Bath & Body Works

4.6913 votes

Rank #26,800 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Madame

Wally

4.002 votes

Rank #56,982 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet Leaf & Blackberry takes 2 of 4 categories.

Violet Leaf & Blackberry
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Madame
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Violet Leaf & Blackberry2/4

Madame1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

MadameWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value75

Category winnerViolet Leaf & BlackberryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

sweet77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

fruity42%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

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

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomWalnutSugar

Heart

Cotton FlowerCoumarinJasmine

Base

Vanilla BeanBenzoinAmber

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,982

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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Madame Wally by Wally opens with bright mandarin orange and powdered sugar before settling into a cozy bakery atmosphere. Orange blossom adds a crisp floral contrast that prevents the initial sweetness from feeling heavy. After two hours, toasted walnut and coumarin emerge, bringing a dry, nutty texture alongside soft…

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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 Madame?

Violet Leaf & Blackberry takes 2 of 4 categories. Violet Leaf & Blackberry is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Madame is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Violet Leaf & Blackberry for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Madame for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Violet Leaf & Blackberry or Madame?

Madame lasts longest (Madame 60/100, Violet Leaf & Blackberry 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet Leaf & Blackberry or Madame?

Projection is very close: Violet Leaf & Blackberry 50/100, Madame 50/100 for sillage.

Do Violet Leaf & Blackberry and Madame 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 Madame better for summer or winter?

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

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

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. Madame has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Walnut and Sugar, heart notes of Cotton Flower, Coumarin and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla Bean, Benzoin and Amber.