Fragrance comparison

Leonard Homme vs Sapphire

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Leonard Homme

Leonard

3.8842 votes

Rank #18,131 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sapphire

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.8918 votes

Rank #50,011 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leonard Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

Leonard Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sapphire
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Leonard Homme5/5

Sapphire0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Leonard HommeLeonard

SapphireCuarzo Signature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 37%

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

Category winnerLeonard HommeRating 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

22%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLeonard Homme

SillageLeonard Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLeonard HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

oud69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, 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

CardamomMandarin OrangePink PepperNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)IrisAmberSandalwoodIncenseViolet LeafMagnolia

Base

BenzoinVirginia CedarMuskTonka Beanoak moss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Violet Leaf, Cedar and Incense. 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

Spring0

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,131

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#50,011

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerLeonard HommeHigher 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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Sapphire by Cuarzo Signature opens with a bright burst of sweet mandarin orange and warm, cracked cardamom spice, quickly backed by a prickle of pink pepper. As the initial citrus softens on your skin, a smooth heart of balsamic amber, creamy iris, and gentle agarwood oud takes center stage, creating a cozy and powder…

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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 Sapphire?

Leonard Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Leonard Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes. Choose Leonard Homme for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sapphire for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leonard Homme or Sapphire?

They last about the same: Leonard Homme 64/100, Sapphire 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Leonard Homme or Sapphire?

Projection is very close: Leonard Homme 55/100, Sapphire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Leonard Homme and Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Violet Leaf, Cedar and Incense.

Is Leonard Homme or Sapphire better for summer or winter?

Leonard Homme suits daytime wear; Sapphire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leonard Homme and Sapphire?

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. Sapphire has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Benzoin, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean.