Fragrance comparison

Bulgarian Rose vs Leaders Number One

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #24,864 AmberRose

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Leaders Number One

Leaders

2.3250 votes

Rank #22,925 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bulgarian Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Leaders Number One
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bulgarian Rose5/7

Leaders Number One2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bulgarian Rose
Community sentiment: Bulgarian Rose
Longevity: Bulgarian Rose
Sillage & projection: Leaders Number One
Value for money: Bulgarian Rose
Versatility: Bulgarian Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leaders Number One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

Leaders Number OneLeaders

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

2.32/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerBulgarian RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

105 votes

8%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

66%Dislike

14%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerBulgarian RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityBulgarian Rose

SillageLeaders Number One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value14

Category winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

musky100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirCedar

Base4-6 hrs

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Lemon and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Leaders Number One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerBulgarian RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,925

PerfumerVlad Rekunov

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLeaders Number OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Bulgarian Rose offers a rich floral profile centered on a deep rose note. It starts with a juicy splash of black currant and bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm foundation of sweet tonka bean and benzoin. This fragrance suits casual evening wear during cooler spring and autumn nights.

Reviews →

Leaders Number One by Leaders is an aromatic woody cologne with a crisp vintage backbone. Expect immediate brightness. The first spray delivers a sharp burst of sour lemon and bergamot, backed by a faint trace of dark black currant. Within twenty minutes, those volatile citrus oils flash off into cool balsam fir and d…

Reviews →

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, Bulgarian Rose or Leaders Number One?

Bulgarian Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Leaders Number One is rated 2.32/5 from 50 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Leaders Number One for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Leaders Number One?

Bulgarian Rose lasts longest (Bulgarian Rose 59/100, Leaders Number One 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Leaders Number One?

Projection is very close: Leaders Number One 54/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100 for sillage.

Do Bulgarian Rose and Leaders Number One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Lemon and Tonka Bean.

Is Bulgarian Rose or Leaders Number One better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leaders Number One is the stronger pick. For winter, Bulgarian Rose is the stronger pick. Leaders Number One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Leaders Number One?

Bulgarian Rose has top notes of White Rose, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. Leaders Number One has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Cedar, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.