Fragrance comparison

Leonard Homme vs Zippo Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 321 ratings analysed

Leonard Homme

Leonard

3.8842 votes

Rank #18,131 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zippo Original

Zippo Fragrances

3.52279 votes

Rank #6,749 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zippo Original takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Leonard Homme2/7

Zippo Original5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Leonard HommeLeonard

Zippo OriginalZippo Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 37%

3.52/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

21%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

245 votes

Category winnerLeonard HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityZippo Original

SillageZippo Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerZippo OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top

Red AppleViolet LeafGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageLavenderPepperGeranium

Base

VanillePatchouliVetiverCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Clary Sage 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

Summer42

Fall98

Winter73

Day100

Night71

Category winnerZippo OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

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

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,131

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerZippo OriginalHigher 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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Zippo Original opens with crisp apple, grapefruit and a green violet leaf touch, then settles into a sweeter aromatic core of lavender, sage and tonka. The dry-down leans woody, lightly vanilla-toned and a little patchouli-heavy. It reads masculine, affordable and slightly old-school in style. Based on the review patt…

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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 Zippo Original?

Zippo Original takes 5 of 7 categories. Leonard Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes; Zippo Original is rated 3.52/5 from 279 votes. Choose Leonard Homme for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zippo Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leonard Homme or Zippo Original?

They last about the same: Zippo Original 66/100, Leonard Homme 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Leonard Homme or Zippo Original?

Zippo Original projects furthest (Zippo Original 58/100, Leonard Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leonard Homme and Zippo Original smell similar?

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

Is Leonard Homme or Zippo Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Leonard Homme and Zippo Original?

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. Zippo Original has top notes of Red Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.