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Leedys vs Sedley

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

Updated 4,979 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leedys takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Leedys

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Sedley

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Leedys4/6
Sedley2/6
Ratings & consensus
Leedys
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Leedys
Sillage & projection
Leedys
Value for money
Leedys
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Sedley
Fragranxe ranking
Sedley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LeedysThe Dua Brand
SedleyParfums de Marly
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.75/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 62%Had 9%Want 28%
4.25/ 5 · 4,967 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerLeedysRating 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

53%Love
28%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

4,967 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate94
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityLeedys

SillageLeedys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value28
Category winnerLeedysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
smoky69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
amber60%
green50%
Scent match71%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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
LemonMintBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderRosemaryGeraniumOlibanum
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanSandalowoodCedarCashmeranVetiverPatchouli
Category winnerSedleyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring90
Summer100
Fall60
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex50
Women10
Men87
Unisex12
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,026

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSedleyHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Sedley is a bright, fizzy citrus aromatic that opens like an ice-cold lemon-lime soda. The sparkle hits fast. Crisp spearmint, tart bergamot, and juicy grapefruit cut through the air with immediate energy before settling into herbal French lavender and aromatic rosemary. It feels clean, sunlit, and un…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Leedys or Sedley?

Leedys takes 4 of 6 categories. Leedys is rated 4.75/5 from 12 votes; Sedley is rated 4.25/5 from 4,967 votes. Choose Leedys for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sedley for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leedys or Sedley?

Leedys lasts longest (Leedys 70/100, Sedley 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leedys or Sedley?

Leedys projects furthest (Leedys 61/100, Sedley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leedys and Sedley smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Grapefruit.

Is Leedys or Sedley better for summer or winter?

Leedys suits daytime wear; Sedley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leedys and Sedley?

Leedys features Bergamot, Incense, Sandalwood, Lavender and Rosemary. Sedley has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalowood, Cedar and Cashmeran.

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