Fragrance comparison

Leonard Homme vs Viola

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Leonard Homme

Leonard

3.8842 votes

Rank #18,131 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Viola

Sospiro Perfumes

4.1862 votes

Rank #11,849 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viola takes 6 of 8 categories.

Leonard Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viola
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Leonard Homme2/8

Viola6/8

Ratings & consensus: Viola
Community sentiment: Leonard Homme
Longevity: Viola
Sillage & projection: Viola
Value for money: Leonard Homme
Versatility: Viola
Note pyramid (duration): Viola
Fragranxe ranking: Viola

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Leonard HommeLeonard

ViolaSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 37%

4.18/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerViolaRating 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

60%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerLeonard HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityViola

SillageViola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLeonard HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

woody74%

citrus65%

balsamic56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonJuniperClary SageBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisRosemaryIncenseNutmeg

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverOakmossAmber

Category winnerViolaLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night57

Spring97

Summer100

Fall80

Winter53

Day100

Night69

Category winnerViolaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

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

Men70

Unisex24

Women5

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,131

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,849

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerViolaHigher 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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Sospiro Viola kicks off with a sharp, wake-you-up blast of tart lemon, juicy bergamot, and crisp juniper berries cracked over fresh black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of herbal clary sage, earthy rosemary, and mineral ambergris, touched by a dry veil of incense …

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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 Viola?

Viola takes 6 of 8 categories. Leonard Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes; Viola is rated 4.18/5 from 62 votes. Choose Leonard Homme for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viola for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leonard Homme or Viola?

Viola lasts longest (Viola 73/100, Leonard Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leonard Homme or Viola?

Viola projects furthest (Viola 64/100, Leonard Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leonard Homme and Viola smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Clary Sage.

Is Leonard Homme or Viola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Leonard Homme and Viola?

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. Viola has top notes of Lemon, Juniper, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Rosemary, Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Oakmoss.