Fragrance comparison

Leiber vs Brilliant Jewel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Leiber

Judith Leiber

3.85154 votes

Rank #7,911 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Brilliant Jewel

Jill Stuart

4.009 votes

Rank #44,978 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leiber takes 4 of 4 categories.

Leiber
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Brilliant Jewel
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Leiber4/4

Brilliant Jewel0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leiber
Sillage & projection: Leiber
Value for money: Leiber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leiber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeiberJudith Leiber

Brilliant JewelJill Stuart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

148 votes

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLeiber

SillageLeiber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLeiberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

woody61%

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia

Base

MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

BergamotLemonOrangePineapple

Heart

RoseOsmanthusMimosaRosemaryLavenderIris

Base

PatchouliAmberMossHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall96

Winter88

Day97

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,911

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#44,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLeiberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leiber by Judith Leiber is a complex floral oriental for women that opens with tangy, bright pineapple and osmanthus. It carries a sophisticated, slightly waxy floral heart anchored by a warm base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It behaves like a structured, high-end accessory suitable for professional settings or e…

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Brilliant Jewel by Jill Stuart delivers a bright, cheerful burst of sunshine right from the first spray. The opening combines tangy lemon, sweet bergamot, and juicy pineapple, creating a clean and sparkling first impression. As the citrus settles, a soft bouquet of yellow mimosa, sweet osmanthus, and powdery iris bloo…

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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, Leiber or Brilliant Jewel?

Leiber takes 4 of 4 categories. Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes; Brilliant Jewel is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Brilliant Jewel for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Leiber or Brilliant Jewel?

Leiber lasts longest (Leiber 73/100, Brilliant Jewel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leiber or Brilliant Jewel?

Leiber projects furthest (Leiber 71/100, Brilliant Jewel 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leiber and Brilliant Jewel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Leiber or Brilliant Jewel better for summer or winter?

Leiber suits day or night wear; Brilliant Jewel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leiber and Brilliant Jewel?

Leiber has top notes of Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Pimento and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Brilliant Jewel has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Mimosa and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Moss and Heliotrope.