Fragrance comparison

Leedys vs Kardigan

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Leedys

The Dua Brand

4.7512 votes

Rank #30,105 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #43,202 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Leedys2/5

Kardigan2/5

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

LeedysThe Dua Brand

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 62%Had 9%Want 28%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

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

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

smoky69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotIncenseSandalwoodLavenderRosemaryGrapefruitPatchouliLemonAmbrox SuperCedarCashmere WoodGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Category winnerKardiganLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,202

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLeedysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Leedys or Kardigan?

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

Which lasts longer, Leedys or Kardigan?

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

Which projects more, Leedys or Kardigan?

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

Do Leedys and Kardigan smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Incense, Sandalwood and Lavender.

Is Leedys or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Leedys and Kardigan?

Leedys features Bergamot, Incense, Sandalwood, Lavender and Rosemary. 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.