Fragrance comparison

Believe Forever vs Leo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Believe Forever

Ajmal

3.8832 votes

Rank #37,548 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Leo

Demeter Fragrance

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,871 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Believe Forever takes 3 of 5 categories.

Believe Forever
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Leo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Believe Forever3/5

Leo2/5

Ratings & consensus: Leo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Believe Forever
Sillage & projection: Believe Forever
Value for money: Leo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Believe Forever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Believe ForeverAjmal

LeoDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 49%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerLeoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBelieve Forever

SillageBelieve Forever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

oud70%

amber60%

rose50%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMyrrhBlack PepperCedarSaffronRoseGeraniumGrapefruitPatchouliJasmineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MyrrhTeak WoodBlack PepperBitter Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Leo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer10

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Casual 36%Date 27%Work 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBelieve ForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Believe Forever is a woody, spicy oud scent with a fresh citrus start and a resinous, smoky dry-down. You will likely notice peppery saffron and grapefruit up top, then a rosy, geranium-tinted heart that sits over myrrh, guaiac wood, cedar and patchouli. It reads unisex, but the woods and oud can lean more traditional…

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Demeter Fragrance Leo brings immediate warmth to the skin without feeling heavy. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange blossom paired with freshly cracked black pepper. It wakes up the senses. Within ten minutes, rich myrrh and dry teak wood take over the heart, creating a golden amber glow that feels re…

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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, Believe Forever or Leo?

Believe Forever takes 3 of 5 categories. Believe Forever is rated 3.88/5 from 32 votes; Leo is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Believe Forever for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Leo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Believe Forever or Leo?

Believe Forever lasts longest (Believe Forever 81/100, Leo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Believe Forever or Leo?

Believe Forever projects furthest (Believe Forever 73/100, Leo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Believe Forever and Leo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Myrrh and Black Pepper.

Is Believe Forever or Leo better for summer or winter?

Believe Forever suits day or night wear; Leo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Believe Forever and Leo?

Believe Forever features Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Myrrh, Black Pepper and Cedar. Leo features Myrrh, Teak Wood, Black Pepper and Bitter Orange Blossom.