Le Parfum vs Scoundrel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le ParfumChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
ScoundrelChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Parfum4/7
Scoundrel2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Le Parfum
- Longevity
- Le Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Scoundrel
- Versatility
- Scoundrel
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le ParfumSonia RykielScoundrelRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 967 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerLe ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
967 votes
40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerLe ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Parfum
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScoundrelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
woody84%
fruity77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesHinoki WoodPeachRaspberryMimosaPassionfruitBig StrawberryOrange
Heart
White HoneyCarnationOrris RootTuberoseOsmanthusRoseJasmine
Base
AmberBenzoinoak mossStyraxTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverVanille
Top
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Raspberry and Mimosa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,334
PerfumerRichard Ibanez
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#10,233
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerLe ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSonia Rykiel Le Parfum opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter orange, and dark raspberry liquor. As the initial brightness settles, white honey and spicy carnation emerge over a thick base of amber and hinoki wood. The scent balances resinous warmth with dry, hay-like sweetness and earthy oak moss. It wears bes…
Reviews →Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Le Parfum or Scoundrel?
Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 967 votes; Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Le Parfum for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Parfum or Scoundrel?
Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 80/100, Scoundrel 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Parfum or Scoundrel?
Projection is very close: Le Parfum 72/100, Scoundrel 72/100 for sillage.
Do Le Parfum and Scoundrel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Raspberry and Mimosa.
Is Le Parfum or Scoundrel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Parfum and Scoundrel?
Le Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hinoki Wood, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, oak moss and Styrax. Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry.
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