Fragrance comparison

Havana’s Royal Chariot vs Leyden

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Havana’s Royal Chariot

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #41,454 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Leyden

Maison Alhambra

4.2860 votes

Rank #9,616 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Havana’s Royal Chariot takes 3 of 4 categories.

Havana’s Royal Chariot
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Leyden
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Havana’s Royal Chariot3/4

Leyden1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Havana’s Royal Chariot
Sillage & projection: Havana’s Royal Chariot
Value for money: Havana’s Royal Chariot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leyden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Havana’s Royal ChariotThe Dua Brand

LeydenMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHavana’s Royal Chariot

SillageHavana’s Royal Chariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value90

Category winnerHavana’s Royal ChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodWhite HoneySandalwoodPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Havana’s Royal Chariot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLeydenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Havana’s Royal Chariot by The Dua Brand hits the air with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a soothing wave of fresh lavender. As the opening brightness settles, the scent reveals a rich core of sweet white honey, smooth vanilla, and earthy cacao. Deep base notes of warm sandalwood, dry patchouli, and subtle toba…

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Leyden by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance built around apple, lavender, and a complex spice base. Launched in 2023, it appeals to those seeking a versatile daily driver with a classic masculine edge. It performs best during cooler autumn days or casual evening outings, providing a reliable scent profile …

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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, Havana’s Royal Chariot or Leyden?

Havana’s Royal Chariot takes 3 of 4 categories. Havana’s Royal Chariot is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Leyden is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes. Choose Havana’s Royal Chariot for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Leyden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Havana’s Royal Chariot or Leyden?

They last about the same: Havana’s Royal Chariot 60/100, Leyden 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Havana’s Royal Chariot or Leyden?

Havana’s Royal Chariot projects furthest (Havana’s Royal Chariot 75/100, Leyden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Havana’s Royal Chariot and Leyden smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Havana’s Royal Chariot or Leyden better for summer or winter?

Havana’s Royal Chariot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Havana’s Royal Chariot and Leyden?

Havana’s Royal Chariot features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood, White Honey and Sandalwood. Leyden has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.