Fragrance comparison

Eau Fraiche de Leonard vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

Eau Fraiche de Leonard

Leonard

4.0181 votes

Rank #17,380 CitrusAromatic

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12%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,150 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau Fraiche de Leonard
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Fraiche de Leonard1/7

Vison Noir6/7

Ratings & consensus: Vison Noir
Community sentiment: Vison Noir
Longevity: Vison Noir
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: Eau Fraiche de Leonard
Versatility: Vison Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vison Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Fraiche de LeonardLeonard

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 26%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau Fraiche de LeonardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

woody60%

herbal50%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSicilian LemonLavenderOrangeMandarin OrangePlum

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderArtemisiaClovesJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossTahitian VetiverSingapore Patchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Plum. Durations are only published for Eau Fraiche de Leonard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex76

Women19

Casual 48%Work 34%Date 10%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#11,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Fraiche de Leonard kicks off with a sharp crackle of sour Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange peel. It wakes you up immediately. The first five minutes smell almost like sparkling lemon soda fizzing over crushed ice. Then the citrus sharpness calms down. A herbal wave of French lavender, aromatic cor…

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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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, Eau Fraiche de Leonard or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Fraiche de Leonard is rated 4.01/5 from 81 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Eau Fraiche de Leonard for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Fraiche de Leonard or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, Eau Fraiche de Leonard 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Fraiche de Leonard or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Eau Fraiche de Leonard 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Fraiche de Leonard and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Plum.

Is Eau Fraiche de Leonard or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Eau Fraiche de Leonard suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Fraiche de Leonard and Vison Noir?

Eau Fraiche de Leonard has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Lavender and Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Artemisia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver and Singapore Patchouli. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.