Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Exquise vs Leonara

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 817 ratings analysed

Amethyst Exquise

Lalique

3.77682 votes

Rank #5,472 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Leonara

Leonard

4.17135 votes

Rank #10,115 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leonara takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amethyst Exquise
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Leonara
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amethyst Exquise1/7

Leonara6/7

Ratings & consensus: Leonara
Community sentiment: Leonara
Longevity: Leonara
Sillage & projection: Leonara
Value for money: Leonara
Versatility: Leonara
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst Exquise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amethyst ExquiseLalique

LeonaraLeonard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 682 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerLeonaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

682 votes

40%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerLeonaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLeonara

SillageLeonara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLeonaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

floral77%

powdery65%

vanilla53%

woody42%

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantRaspberryHeliotrope

Heart

OrchidBulgarian Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinGardenia

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafFreesiaBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

OrchidBourbon VanillaTiare FlowerTuberoseJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orchid, Bulgarian Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Leonara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerLeonaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Date 41%Party 27%Work 18%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#10,115

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerAmethyst ExquiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lalique Amethyst Exquise opens with a cold, almost frozen blast of dark blackberry and sharp black currant, immediately establishing its nocturnal character. Unlike its brighter predecessor, this version settles into a warm, powdery woody base where cozy sandalwood and sweet benzoin anchor the jammy fruits. It behaves…

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Leonara by Leonard opens with a sharp flash of green violet leaf and tangy black currant. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly into a rich, powdery floral heart dominated by sweet orchid, creamy tuberose, and heady bourbon vanilla. It smells warm, opulent, and distinctly vintage in spirit with…

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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, Amethyst Exquise or Leonara?

Leonara takes 6 of 7 categories. Amethyst Exquise is rated 3.77/5 from 682 votes; Leonara is rated 4.17/5 from 135 votes. Choose Amethyst Exquise for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Leonara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Exquise or Leonara?

Leonara lasts longest (Leonara 71/100, Amethyst Exquise 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Exquise or Leonara?

Leonara projects furthest (Leonara 66/100, Amethyst Exquise 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Exquise and Leonara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orchid, Bulgarian Rose and Vanilla.

Is Amethyst Exquise or Leonara better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amethyst Exquise is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst Exquise is the stronger pick. Leonara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Exquise and Leonara?

Amethyst Exquise has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant, Raspberry and Heliotrope, heart notes of Orchid and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Gardenia. Leonara has top notes of Violet Leaf, Freesia and Black Currant, heart notes of Orchid, Bourbon Vanilla, Tiare Flower and Tuberose, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk.