Fragrance comparison

Leon vs Sunrise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

7 wins

Leon

V Canto

3.7982 votes

Rank #19,186 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Sunrise

Lancaster

3.8539 votes

Rank #19,730 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leon takes 7 of 7 categories.

Leon
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sunrise
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Leon7/7

Sunrise0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeonV Canto

SunriseLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

3.85/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 43%Had 20%Want 38%

Category winnerLeonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

43%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

33%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerLeonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLeon

SillageLeon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value64

Category winnerLeonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

floral92%

tropical84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

TuberoseGraperfuitBulgarian RoseCalabrian Mandarin

Heart3 to 5 hours

PeachCoconutYlang-YlangMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskBourbon VanillaMapleBirchCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantOrangeBergamotPink Grapefruit

Heart

FrangipaniJasmine SambacYlang-YlangCoconutPeach

Base

VanillaMuskAmbroxanCedarCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Leon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring45

Summer100

Fall30

Winter6

Day100

Night16

Category winnerLeonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex37

Women57

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,186

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#19,730

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLeonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leon by V Canto presents a bright, layered profile built around sweet florals, creamy fruits, and grounded woods. The scent opens with sparkling Calabrian mandarin, crisp grapefruit, and a distinct floral lift of tuberose and Bulgarian rose. As it settles, Romagna peach and coconut blend with magnolia, jasmine sambac,…

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Lancaster Sunrise opens with a bright splash of pink grapefruit and mandarin orange, offering a sunny first impression. As it settles on skin, ylang-ylang and frangipani add a creamy, tropical floral texture, balanced by a subtle peach sweetness. The base dries down to a soft mix of vanilla, musk, and cashmere wood th…

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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, Leon or Sunrise?

Leon takes 7 of 7 categories. Leon is rated 3.79/5 from 82 votes; Sunrise is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes. Choose Leon for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sunrise for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leon or Sunrise?

Leon lasts longest (Leon 73/100, Sunrise 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leon or Sunrise?

Leon projects furthest (Leon 66/100, Sunrise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leon and Sunrise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Leon or Sunrise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leon is the stronger pick. For winter, Leon is the stronger pick. Leon suits daytime wear; Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leon and Sunrise?

Leon has top notes of Tuberose, Graperfuit, Bulgarian Rose and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Peach, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Bourbon Vanilla, Maple and Birch. Sunrise has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambroxan and Cedar.