Fragrance comparison

Le Lion Eau de Parfum vs Lesedi La Rona III

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,679 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.112,644 votes

Rank #25,827 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Lesedi La Rona III

Graff

4.1735 votes

Rank #20,932 AmberRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lesedi La Rona III
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum4/7

Lesedi La Rona III3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Lion Eau de ParfumChanel

Lesedi La Rona IIIGraff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,644 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerLe Lion Eau de ParfumRating 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

43%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerLesedi La Rona IIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe Lion Eau de Parfum

SillageLe Lion Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value18

Category winnerLe Lion Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

musky83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

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

GingerBergamotSaffronPink Pepper

Heart

Grasse RoseViolet

Base

LabdanumPatchouliMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Labdanum, Patchouli and Madagascar Vanilla. 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

Spring56

Summer19

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerLesedi La Rona IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex53

Women10

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,827

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,932

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLesedi La Rona IIIHigher 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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Graff Lesedi La Rona III combines sharp ginger and bittersweet saffron with a velvet heart of Grasse Rose. As it settles on skin, earthy patchouli and rich labdanum anchor the floral core, adding depth to the spicy citrus opening. Designed for cool autumn evenings and formal dinners, this chypre floral leaves a warm, …

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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 Lesedi La Rona III?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Lion Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 2,644 votes; Lesedi La Rona III is rated 4.17/5 from 35 votes. Choose Le Lion Eau de Parfum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lesedi La Rona III for a amber and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or Lesedi La Rona III?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Le Lion Eau de Parfum 80/100, Lesedi La Rona III 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or Lesedi La Rona III?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Le Lion Eau de Parfum 70/100, Lesedi La Rona III 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Lion Eau de Parfum and Lesedi La Rona III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Labdanum, Patchouli and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Le Lion Eau de Parfum or Lesedi La Rona III better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lesedi La Rona III is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Lion Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Le Lion Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Lesedi La Rona III suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Lion Eau de Parfum and Lesedi La Rona III?

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. Lesedi La Rona III has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Violet, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli and Madagascar Vanilla.