Fragrance comparison

Leonard Homme vs Oscar for Men

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 531 ratings analysed

Leonard Homme

Leonard

3.8842 votes

Rank #18,131 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oscar for Men

Oscar de la Renta

4.06489 votes

Rank #1,890 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Leonard Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oscar for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Leonard Homme2/7

Oscar for Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Leonard HommeLeonard

Oscar for MenOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 37%

4.06/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerOscar for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

64%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

38%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerLeonard HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOscar for Men

SillageOscar for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winnerOscar for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

white floral30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Clary SageViolet LeafCedar

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseCashmere WoodBenzoin

Top

PepperFir ResinBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegClovesViolet LeafLavenderJasmineLilyRose

Base

Balsam FirIncenseSandalwoodMuskLeatherVanilla

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Leonard Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeonard HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Work 38%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 10%

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,131

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerOscar for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leonard Homme delivers a dry, peppery wood profile built for crisp mornings. The black pepper and nutmeg hit immediately. They crackle against a brief splash of bright bergamot during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol a moment to evaporate. Once the initial sharpness calms, cool violet leaf and cedar wood step …

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Oscar for Men opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and black pepper that sits over a pine-laden background of fir resin. As the citrus settles, nutmeg and lavender introduce a clean, warm spicy heart with subtle violet leaf undertones. The base brings out dry sandalwood, leather, and balsam fir anchored by a sm…

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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, Leonard Homme or Oscar for Men?

Oscar for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Leonard Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes; Oscar for Men is rated 4.06/5 from 489 votes. Choose Leonard Homme for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oscar for Men for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Leonard Homme or Oscar for Men?

Oscar for Men lasts longest (Oscar for Men 68/100, Leonard Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leonard Homme or Oscar for Men?

Oscar for Men projects furthest (Oscar for Men 60/100, Leonard Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leonard Homme and Oscar for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Violet Leaf.

Is Leonard Homme or Oscar for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leonard Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Leonard Homme is the stronger pick. Leonard Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leonard Homme and Oscar for Men?

Leonard Homme has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Cedar, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood and Benzoin. Oscar for Men has top notes of Pepper, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Balsam Fir, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.