Fragrance comparison

Ilyich Lenin vs Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ilyich Lenin

Yanina Yakusheva

2.5511 votes

Rank #66,470 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера

Ladanika

3.7933 votes

Rank #28,743 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilyich Lenin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ilyich Lenin
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ilyich Lenin3/5

Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера2/5

Ratings & consensus: Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ilyich Lenin
Sillage & projection: Ilyich Lenin
Value for money: Ilyich Lenin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ilyich LeninYanina Yakusheva

Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные ВечераLadanika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

Category winnerPodmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные ВечераRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

55%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

24%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIlyich Lenin

SillageIlyich Lenin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerIlyich LeninBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

green77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

green86%

sweet72%

lactonic58%

yellow floral44%

fresh30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, green and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lime (Linden) BlossomWoody NotesCloverCherry BlossomTuberoseIrisAmberChocolateFreesiaPearCoconutFrench pastries

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LilacCloverMilkSea BuckthornHayLime (Linden) BlossomSweet PeaIrisMayflowerJasmineVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime (Linden) Blossom, Clover and Iris. Durations are only published for Ilyich Lenin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Spring73

Summer100

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 41%Date 31%Work 15%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,470

PerfumerYanina Yakusheva

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,743

PerfumerNatalia Svetlaya

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPodmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные ВечераHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ilyich Lenin by Yanina Yakusheva opens with an unexpected pairing of honeyed linden blossom and fresh bakery sweetness. You immediately catch the aroma of golden French pastries and ripe pear, wrapped in the delicate green hum of clover and pale cherry blossom petals. As the scent settles, a richer texture emerges wit…

Reviews →

Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) opens with a cool, nostalgic wave of lilac and wild clover, mimicking the quiet dampness of late spring evenings. As the scent settles on skin, a soft, milky sweetness emerges, mixing with the dry, earthy warmth of cut hay and sweet pea. This is not a loud, tropical floral. Inste…

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, Ilyich Lenin or Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера?

Ilyich Lenin takes 3 of 5 categories. Ilyich Lenin is rated 2.55/5 from 11 votes; Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose Ilyich Lenin for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilyich Lenin or Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера?

Ilyich Lenin lasts longest (Ilyich Lenin 67/100, Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilyich Lenin or Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера?

Ilyich Lenin projects furthest (Ilyich Lenin 79/100, Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilyich Lenin and Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom, Clover and Iris.

Is Ilyich Lenin or Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера better for summer or winter?

Ilyich Lenin suits daytime wear; Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilyich Lenin and Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера?

Ilyich Lenin features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Woody Notes, Clover, Cherry Blossom and Tuberose. Podmoskovnye Vechera (Moscow Evenings) Подмосковные Вечера features Lilac, Clover, Milk, Sea Buckthorn and Hay.