Leopard Of Arabia vs To Be Honest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Leopard Of Arabia takes 3 of 4 categories.
Leopard Of ArabiaChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
To Be HonestChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Leopard Of Arabia3/4
To Be Honest1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- To Be Honest
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Leopard Of Arabia
- Sillage & projection
- Leopard Of Arabia
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Leopard Of Arabia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Leopard Of ArabiaBoadicea the VictoriousTo Be HonestDiane PernetWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%
4.08/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 28%Had 9%Want 63%
Category winnerTo Be HonestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
27%Like
13%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
38%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLeopard Of Arabia
SillageLeopard Of Arabia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
earthy84%
musky77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
amber100%
leather92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Herbal NotesCitruses
Heart
RoseRaspberryJasmineSaffronBlack Pepper
Base
LeatherMuskPatchouliOakmossCedarVanillaVetiverAmber
Notes
LeatherMyrhhBlack PepperAmberVetiverCedarPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for To Be Honest, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer29
Fall71
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day17
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,997
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#56,637
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLeopard Of ArabiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLeopard Of Arabia opens with a quick flash of tart citruses and dry herbal notes that vanish within minutes. The heart shifts rapidly into a spicy mix of saffron, black pepper, and dark raspberry, anchored by a muted damask rose. As it settles, heavy leather and earth-bound patchouli take command, supported by oakmoss…
Reviews →To Be Honest by Diane Pernet brings together dark woods, rich resin, and textured leather in a direct, dry composition. The fragrance opens with a sharp kick of black pepper before shifting into a deep heart of myrrh and amber. Cedar and vetiver provide a firm, woody backbone, while patchouli adds an earthy, smoky und…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Leopard Of Arabia or To Be Honest?
Leopard Of Arabia takes 3 of 4 categories. Leopard Of Arabia is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; To Be Honest is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes. Choose Leopard Of Arabia for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose To Be Honest for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Leopard Of Arabia or To Be Honest?
Leopard Of Arabia lasts longest (Leopard Of Arabia 83/100, To Be Honest 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leopard Of Arabia or To Be Honest?
Leopard Of Arabia projects furthest (Leopard Of Arabia 79/100, To Be Honest 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Leopard Of Arabia and To Be Honest smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is Leopard Of Arabia or To Be Honest better for summer or winter?
Leopard Of Arabia suits evening wear; To Be Honest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Leopard Of Arabia and To Be Honest?
Leopard Of Arabia has top notes of Herbal Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss. To Be Honest features Leather, Myrhh, Black Pepper, Amber and Vetiver.
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