Fragrance comparison

Leo vs Cedar in Oak

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Leo

Demeter Fragrance

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,871 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Cedar in Oak

Scents of Wood

3.6721 votes

Rank #54,135 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Leo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cedar in Oak
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Leo3/5

Cedar in Oak2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeoDemeter Fragrance

Cedar in OakScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

3.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerLeoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCedar in Oak

SillageCedar in Oak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

earthy80%

iris70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MyrrhTeak WoodBlack PepperBitter Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black PepperOrrisAtlas CedarVirginia CedarMyrrhHaitian VetiverPink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Leo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night62

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Casual 36%Date 27%Work 24%Party 13%

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,135

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLeoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Leo brings immediate warmth to the skin without feeling heavy. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange blossom paired with freshly cracked black pepper. It wakes up the senses. Within ten minutes, rich myrrh and dry teak wood take over the heart, creating a golden amber glow that feels re…

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Cedar in Oak by Scents of Wood centers on the interaction between Atlas and Virginia cedar woods. It creates a dry, resinous, and earthy profile punctuated by black pepper and iris. This scent feels best suited for cool autumn days when you want a grounded, woody presence that lingers on the skin without overwhelming …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Leo or Cedar in Oak?

Leo takes 3 of 5 categories. Leo is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Cedar in Oak is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose Leo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cedar in Oak for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Leo or Cedar in Oak?

Cedar in Oak lasts longest (Cedar in Oak 66/100, Leo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leo or Cedar in Oak?

Cedar in Oak projects furthest (Cedar in Oak 54/100, Leo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leo and Cedar in Oak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh and Black Pepper.

Is Leo or Cedar in Oak better for summer or winter?

Leo suits daytime wear; Cedar in Oak suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leo and Cedar in Oak?

Leo features Myrrh, Teak Wood, Black Pepper and Bitter Orange Blossom. Cedar in Oak features Black Pepper, Orris, Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Myrrh.