Fragrance comparison

Leva vs B-Cool

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Leva

O'Driu

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,656 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

B-Cool

Police

3.7919 votes

Rank #44,710 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leva takes 3 of 4 categories.

Leva
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
B-Cool
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Leva3/4

B-Cool1/4

Ratings & consensus: Leva
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leva
Sillage & projection: Leva
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B-Cool

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LevaO'Driu

B-CoolPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 68%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 35%

Category winnerLevaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

11%Love

74%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLeva

SillageLeva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

aromatic70%

herbal60%

earthy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

lavender65%

woody53%

green42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMarigoldBlack PepperJasmine

Heart

TurmericNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)LavenderVanillaBasil

Base

LemongrassWoody NotesSoybeanVetiver

Top

GrapefruitBasilPear

Heart

LavenderCardamomMarigold

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Marigold, Lavender and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,656

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerB-CoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leva by O'Driu is an unconventional herbal-spicy fragrance with a vibrant citrus bite and a warm, earthy core. It opens with sharp grapefruit, crushed black pepper, and sunny marigold before revealing a distinctive heart of aromatic turmeric, Himalayan jatamansi, clean lavender, and dark vanilla. Grounded by vetiver, …

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Police B-Cool opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and green basil leaf, grounded by sweet pear. As the top notes quiet down, herbal lavender and warm cardamom step forward over a clean base of vetiver and sandalwood. It stays crisp, fresh, and lightweight, making it an easy pick for casual morning wear in wa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Leva or B-Cool?

Leva takes 3 of 4 categories. Leva is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; B-Cool is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Leva for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose B-Cool for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leva or B-Cool?

Leva lasts longest (Leva 66/100, B-Cool 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leva or B-Cool?

Leva projects furthest (Leva 54/100, B-Cool 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leva and B-Cool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Marigold, Lavender and Basil.

Is Leva or B-Cool better for summer or winter?

Leva suits daytime wear; B-Cool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leva and B-Cool?

Leva has top notes of Grapefruit, Marigold, Black Pepper and Jasmine, heart notes of Turmeric, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Lavender and Vanilla, a base of Lemongrass, Woody Notes, Soybean and Vetiver. B-Cool has top notes of Grapefruit, Basil and Pear, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Marigold, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean.