Fragrance comparison

Hikmah Of Life vs Leaders Number One

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hikmah Of Life

Risala Elite

5.001 votes

Rank #48,841 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Leaders Number One

Leaders

2.3250 votes

Rank #22,925 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hikmah Of Life takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hikmah Of Life
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Leaders Number One
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hikmah Of Life3/4

Leaders Number One1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hikmah Of Life
Sillage & projection: Hikmah Of Life
Value for money: Hikmah Of Life
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leaders Number One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hikmah Of LifeRisala Elite

Leaders Number OneLeaders

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

2.32/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

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

8%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

66%Dislike

14%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityHikmah Of Life

SillageHikmah Of Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value14

Category winnerHikmah Of LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

musky44%

fruity30%

musky100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both musky, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

Green MandarinGeraniumAmbretteVetiverGinger

Base

Balsam FirPatchouliCashmeranDry WoodCedarTonka

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirCedar

Base4-6 hrs

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Balsam Fir and Cedar. Durations are only published for Leaders Number One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,925

PerfumerVlad Rekunov

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLeaders Number OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hikmah Of Life opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot, backed by a darker black currant touch, then moves into a sharper aromatic heart of ginger, geranium and green mandarin. As it settles, the scent leans woody, musky and slightly resinous, with cashmeran, cedar, balsam fir and tonka rounding it out. It reads as …

Reviews →

Leaders Number One by Leaders is an aromatic woody cologne with a crisp vintage backbone. Expect immediate brightness. The first spray delivers a sharp burst of sour lemon and bergamot, backed by a faint trace of dark black currant. Within twenty minutes, those volatile citrus oils flash off into cool balsam fir and d…

Reviews →

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, Hikmah Of Life or Leaders Number One?

Hikmah Of Life takes 3 of 4 categories. Hikmah Of Life is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Leaders Number One is rated 2.32/5 from 50 votes. Choose Hikmah Of Life for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Leaders Number One for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hikmah Of Life or Leaders Number One?

Hikmah Of Life lasts longest (Hikmah Of Life 100/100, Leaders Number One 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hikmah Of Life or Leaders Number One?

Hikmah Of Life projects furthest (Hikmah Of Life 100/100, Leaders Number One 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hikmah Of Life and Leaders Number One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Balsam Fir and Cedar.

Is Hikmah Of Life or Leaders Number One better for summer or winter?

Hikmah Of Life suits day or night wear; Leaders Number One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hikmah Of Life and Leaders Number One?

Hikmah Of Life has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Green Mandarin, Geranium, Ambrette and Vetiver, a base of Balsam Fir, Patchouli, Cashmeran and Dry Wood. Leaders Number One has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Cedar, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.