Fragrance comparison

Leo vs Targa

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

Leo

Demeter Fragrance

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,871 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,149 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Targa takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Leo1/5

Targa4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeoDemeter Fragrance

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerTargaRating 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

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value49

Category winnerLeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, woody and fresh 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

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Teak Wood 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

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,149

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher 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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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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 Targa?

Targa takes 4 of 5 categories. Leo is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Leo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Leo or Targa?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Leo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leo or Targa?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Leo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leo and Targa smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Teak Wood and Black Pepper.

Is Leo or Targa better for summer or winter?

Leo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leo and Targa?

Leo features Myrrh, Teak Wood, Black Pepper and Bitter Orange Blossom. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).