Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs Leedys

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #43,202 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Leedys

The Dua Brand

4.7512 votes

Rank #30,105 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Leedys
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kardigan2/5

Leedys2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kardigan
Sillage & projection: Leedys
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Kardigan
Fragranxe ranking: Leedys

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

LeedysThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

4.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 62%Had 9%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

83%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageLeedys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

smoky69%

amber61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Notes

BergamotIncenseSandalwoodLavenderRosemaryGrapefruitPatchouliLemonAmbrox SuperCedarCashmere WoodGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerKardiganLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,202

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLeedysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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Leedys by The Dua Brand is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits, cooling herbs, and grounding woods. The opening delivers an immediate splash of bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon, creating a sharp, sunny introduction that instantly cuts through warm air. Soon after, aromatic rosemary and soothing…

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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, Kardigan or Leedys?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Leedys is rated 4.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Leedys for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or Leedys?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Leedys 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or Leedys?

Leedys projects furthest (Leedys 61/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and Leedys smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Kardigan or Leedys better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits evening wear; Leedys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and Leedys?

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense. Leedys features Bergamot, Incense, Sandalwood, Lavender and Rosemary.