Fragrance comparison

Leonara vs Amethyst Exquise

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 817 ratings analysed

6 wins

Leonara

Leonard

4.17135 votes

Rank #10,115 White FloralFloral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Amethyst Exquise

Lalique

3.77682 votes

Rank #5,472 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leonara takes 6 of 7 categories.

Leonara
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amethyst Exquise
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Leonara6/7

Amethyst Exquise1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeonaraLeonard

Amethyst ExquiseLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 682 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerLeonaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

27%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

682 votes

Category winnerLeonaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLeonara

SillageLeonara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value68

Category winnerLeonaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

amber69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

floral77%

powdery65%

vanilla53%

woody42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafFreesiaBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

OrchidBourbon VanillaTiare FlowerTuberoseJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodMusk

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantRaspberryHeliotrope

Heart

OrchidBulgarian Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinGardenia

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orchid, Bourbon Vanilla and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Leonara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeonaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Date 41%Party 27%Work 18%Casual 14%

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,115

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#5,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerAmethyst ExquiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leonara by Leonard opens with a sharp flash of green violet leaf and tangy black currant. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly into a rich, powdery floral heart dominated by sweet orchid, creamy tuberose, and heady bourbon vanilla. It smells warm, opulent, and distinctly vintage in spirit with…

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Lalique Amethyst Exquise opens with a cold, almost frozen blast of dark blackberry and sharp black currant, immediately establishing its nocturnal character. Unlike its brighter predecessor, this version settles into a warm, powdery woody base where cozy sandalwood and sweet benzoin anchor the jammy fruits. It behaves…

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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, Leonara or Amethyst Exquise?

Leonara takes 6 of 7 categories. Leonara is rated 4.17/5 from 135 votes; Amethyst Exquise is rated 3.77/5 from 682 votes. Choose Leonara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amethyst Exquise for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Leonara or Amethyst Exquise?

Leonara lasts longest (Leonara 71/100, Amethyst Exquise 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leonara or Amethyst Exquise?

Leonara projects furthest (Leonara 66/100, Amethyst Exquise 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leonara and Amethyst Exquise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orchid, Bourbon Vanilla and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Leonara or Amethyst Exquise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leonara is the stronger pick. For winter, Leonara is the stronger pick. Leonara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leonara and Amethyst Exquise?

Leonara has top notes of Violet Leaf, Freesia and Black Currant, heart notes of Orchid, Bourbon Vanilla, Tiare Flower and Tuberose, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk. Amethyst Exquise has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant, Raspberry and Heliotrope, heart notes of Orchid and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Gardenia.