Fragrance comparison

Le Lion Eau de Parfum vs Boy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,646 ratings analysed

Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.112,644 votes

Rank #25,827 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Boy

Mau Perfume

4.502 votes

Rank #53,758 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Boy
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum1/2

Boy1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Boy
Value for money: Not scored
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

BoyMau Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,644 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageBoy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

musky83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

patchouli56%

citrus100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

violet77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and amber

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

LemonRed AppleOrangeBergamotLabdanum

Heart

VioletFruitsLeather

Base

AmberWhite MuskMadagascar VanillaOak

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex53

Women10

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,827

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,758

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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Boy by Mau Perfume opens with bright citrus and crisp red apple, then settles into a softer violet and leather heart. The drydown looks warmer and sweeter, with amber, white musk and vanilla smoothing out the sharper edges. From the note structure, this reads like a polished fruity oriental for men with a powdery stre…

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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 Boy?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Le Lion Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 2,644 votes; Boy is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Le Lion Eau de Parfum for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Boy for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Boy projects furthest (Boy 83/100, Le Lion Eau de Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Lion Eau de Parfum and Boy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Labdanum and Amber.

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

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

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

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. Boy has top notes of Lemon, Red Apple, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Fruits and Leather, a base of Amber, White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Oak.