Fragrance comparison

Dion vs Leopardo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

Dion

Arabesque Perfumes

3.5192 votes

Rank #19,559 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Leopardo

Martin Lion

4.502 votes

Rank #48,292 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leopardo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dion
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Leopardo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dion1/4

Leopardo3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DionArabesque Perfumes

LeopardoMartin Lion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

41%Like

21%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLeopardo

SillageLeopardo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLeopardoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

amber77%

woody69%

white floral61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacWhite Flowers

Heart

Iris

Base

White MuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

CognacGingerCherryButterAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

CassisYlang YlangJasmineWhite FlowersMilk

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMuskBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesCognac, White Flowers and Amber. Durations are only published for Leopardo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex36

Women59

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,559

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#48,292

PerfumerNursel Yoğurtcu

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dion opens with a subtle splash of cognac paired against clean white flowers. As the top notes clear, dusty iris steps forward, wrapping the bouquet in a soft powdery texture. The base settles into white musk and warm amber, clinging gently to skin. It offers an airy, delicate fragrance profile rather than a heavy ori…

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Martin Lion Leopardo offers an unexpected twist on fruit and spice. The first spray releases a distinct burst of ripe cherry, boozy cognac, and sharp fresh ginger. It feels energetic rather than syrupy. Soon, a smooth heart of steamed milk, jasmine petals, and sweet ylang ylang rounds out the tart berry edges. The dry…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dion or Leopardo?

Leopardo takes 3 of 4 categories. Dion is rated 3.51/5 from 92 votes; Leopardo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Dion for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Leopardo for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dion or Leopardo?

Leopardo lasts longest (Leopardo 90/100, Dion 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dion or Leopardo?

Leopardo projects furthest (Leopardo 88/100, Dion 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dion and Leopardo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, White Flowers and Amber.

Is Dion or Leopardo better for summer or winter?

Dion suits daytime wear; Leopardo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dion and Leopardo?

Dion has top notes of Cognac and White Flowers, heart notes of Iris, a base of White Musk and Amber. Leopardo has top notes of Cognac, Ginger, Cherry and Butter, heart notes of Cassis, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.