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Leiber vs Scoundrel

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

Updated 221 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Leiber

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Scoundrel

    Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Leiber3/7
Scoundrel4/7
Ratings & consensus
Scoundrel
Community sentiment
Leiber
Longevity
Scoundrel
Sillage & projection
Scoundrel
Value for money
Scoundrel
Versatility
Leiber
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
ScoundrelRevlon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerScoundrelRating 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

40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerLeiberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityScoundrel

SillageScoundrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value79
Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia
Base
MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla
Top
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen. 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
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerLeiberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,886

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#10,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

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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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…

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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 Scoundrel?

Scoundrel takes 4 of 7 categories. Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes; Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Leiber or Scoundrel?

They last about the same: Scoundrel 75/100, Leiber 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Leiber or Scoundrel?

Projection is very close: Scoundrel 72/100, Leiber 71/100 for sillage.

Do Leiber and Scoundrel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen.

Is Leiber or Scoundrel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leiber is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Leiber suits day or night wear; Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leiber and Scoundrel?

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. 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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