Fragrance comparison

Candide vs Leo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Candide

Aftelier

4.3010 votes

Rank #20,568 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%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?

Candide takes 3 of 4 categories.

Candide
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Leo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Candide3/4

Leo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandideAftelier

LeoDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 1%Want 84%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerCandideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLeo

SillageCandide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

OpoponaxOlibanumMyrrh

Notes

MyrrhTeak WoodBlack PepperBitter Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#20,568

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#42,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCandideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candide opens with bright grapefruit and blood orange, then quickly softens into jasmine, rose, and comforting incense. It feels polished rather than loud, with a tender citrus floral character that stays textured by frankincense, myrrh, and opoponax. This suits someone who wants natural-smelling citrus and white flo…

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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, Candide or Leo?

Candide takes 3 of 4 categories. Candide is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Leo is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Candide for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Leo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candide or Leo?

Leo lasts longest (Leo 56/100, Candide 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candide or Leo?

Candide projects furthest (Candide 67/100, Leo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candide and Leo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Myrrh.

Is Candide or Leo better for summer or winter?

Candide suits daytime wear; Leo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candide and Leo?

Candide has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Olibanum and Myrrh. Leo features Myrrh, Teak Wood, Black Pepper and Bitter Orange Blossom.