Fragrance comparison

Leo vs Telegrama

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,024 ratings analysed

Leo

Demeter Fragrance

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,871 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Telegrama

Imaginary Authors

3.441,012 votes

Rank #4,454 PowderyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Telegrama takes 3 of 5 categories.

Leo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Telegrama
Choose it for a powdery and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Leo2/5

Telegrama3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeoDemeter Fragrance

TelegramaImaginary Authors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

3.44/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

25%Love

34%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

865 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTelegrama

SillageTelegrama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

powdery100%

lavender88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

vanilla42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

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

LavenderTalcVanillaTeak WoodLinenAmyrisBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTeak 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

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%

Men24

Unisex64

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,454

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews237

Category winnerTelegramaHigher 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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Telegrama is a soft, powdery fougere built around clean talc, lavender, pepper, wood, and a touch of vanilla. It often reads nostalgic, skin-close, and quietly elegant, with a fresh-linen barbershop mood that can feel comforting or old-fashioned depending on your taste. If you like airy powder, smooth texture, and und…

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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 Telegrama?

Telegrama takes 3 of 5 categories. Leo is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Telegrama is rated 3.44/5 from 1,012 votes. Choose Leo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Telegrama for a powdery and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Leo or Telegrama?

Telegrama lasts longest (Telegrama 65/100, Leo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leo or Telegrama?

Telegrama projects furthest (Telegrama 53/100, Leo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leo and Telegrama smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Teak Wood and Black Pepper.