Fragrance comparison

Eau Sans Pareil vs Leilah

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 352 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #6,004 WoodySweet

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Leilah

Marks & Spencer

3.9010 votes

Rank #40,721 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Sans Pareil takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Leilah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau Sans Pareil3/5

Leilah1/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau Sans Pareil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau Sans Pareil
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Leilah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

LeilahMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerEau Sans PareilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

50%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEau Sans Pareil

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLeilahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

white floral74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyRed Apple

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanille

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Leilah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,004

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#40,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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Leilah by Marks & Spencer is a bright, uncomplicated floral fruity eau de toilette designed for easy daytime wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and tart raspberry, delivering an energetic citrus and fruity introduction. As the initial sharpness settles, crisp red apple pairs with gentle li…

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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, Eau Sans Pareil or Leilah?

Eau Sans Pareil takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Leilah is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Leilah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Leilah?

Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Leilah 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Leilah?

Projection is very close: Eau Sans Pareil 63/100, Leilah 63/100 for sillage.

Do Eau Sans Pareil and Leilah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Eau Sans Pareil or Leilah better for summer or winter?

Leilah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Leilah?

Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Leilah has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Red Apple, a base of Musk and Vanille.