Fragrance comparison

Leyden vs Sunset Boulevard

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

5 wins

Leyden

Maison Alhambra

4.2860 votes

Rank #10,492 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Sunset Boulevard

Pascal Morabito

3.6327 votes

Rank #42,198 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leyden takes 5 of 7 categories.

Leyden
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sunset Boulevard
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Leyden5/7

Sunset Boulevard2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeydenMaison Alhambra

Sunset BoulevardPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

3.63/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

Category winnerLeydenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

30%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerLeydenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLeyden

SillageSunset Boulevard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value89

Category winnerLeydenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

patchouli50%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

Top

BergamotElemi resinApple

Heart

PepperGeraniumLavender

Base

PatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer59

Fall88

Winter41

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSunset BoulevardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men45

Unisex40

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#42,198

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLeydenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leyden by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance built around apple, lavender, and a complex spice base. Launched in 2023, it appeals to those seeking a versatile daily driver with a classic masculine edge. It performs best during cooler autumn days or casual evening outings, providing a reliable scent profile …

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Pascal Morabito Sunset Boulevard opens with a bright burst of bergamot, crisp apple, and resinous elemi. As it settles, lavender and black pepper add a clean, spicy pulse over an earthy patchouli and warm amber base. Built for casual spring afternoons and warm autumn evenings, it offers an easygoing, fresh spicy fragr…

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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, Leyden or Sunset Boulevard?

Leyden takes 5 of 7 categories. Leyden is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes; Sunset Boulevard is rated 3.63/5 from 27 votes. Choose Leyden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sunset Boulevard for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leyden or Sunset Boulevard?

They last about the same: Leyden 59/100, Sunset Boulevard 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Leyden or Sunset Boulevard?

Sunset Boulevard projects furthest (Sunset Boulevard 61/100, Leyden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leyden and Sunset Boulevard smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Leyden or Sunset Boulevard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sunset Boulevard is the stronger pick. For winter, Leyden is the stronger pick. Sunset Boulevard suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leyden and Sunset Boulevard?

Leyden has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Sunset Boulevard has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin and Apple, heart notes of Pepper, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.