Fragrance comparison

Le Lion Eau de Parfum vs 1966

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,647 ratings analysed

Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.112,644 votes

Rank #25,827 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

100%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

1966

Passion Ineffable Paris

5.003 votes

Rank #40,779 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1966 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
1966
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum1/4

19662/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 1966
Value for money: 1966
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Lion Eau de ParfumChanel

1966Passion Ineffable Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,644 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

2,644 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value58

Category winner1966Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

musky83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match100%Very similar · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LabdanumAmber

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliMadagascar VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LabdanumAmber

Base

Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Labdanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Le Lion Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex53

Women10

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,827

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Lion Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a gentle intro here. Chanel Le Lion Eau de Parfum hits the skin with an aggressive blast of lemon and bergamot. The citrus feels tart and prickly. Within five minutes, massive waves of smoky labdanum and raw amber roll forward. It smells dark, leathery, and deeply resinous. This is old-school perfumery w…

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1966 by Passion Ineffable Paris opens with sharp bergamot and sour lemon before settling into a warm core of golden amber and sticky labdanum. The bright citrus top notes cut through cold air fast, setting a brisk tone before the deeper resins take control on skin. As the dry-down unfolds, soft Madagascar vanilla pai…

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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, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 1966?

1966 takes 2 of 4 categories. Le Lion Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 2,644 votes; 1966 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Le Lion Eau de Parfum for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1966 for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 1966?

They last about the same: Le Lion Eau de Parfum 80/100, 1966 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 1966?

1966 projects furthest (1966 75/100, Le Lion Eau de Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Lion Eau de Parfum and 1966 smell similar?

Very similar: a 100% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Labdanum and Amber.

Is Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 1966 better for summer or winter?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; 1966 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Lion Eau de Parfum and 1966?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Labdanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 1966 has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Labdanum and Amber, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.