Fragrance comparison

Leyden vs Venice Cup

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Leyden

Maison Alhambra

4.2860 votes

Rank #10,547 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Venice Cup

Pal Zileri

3.502 votes

Rank #63,816 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venice Cup takes 2 of 3 categories.

Leyden
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Venice Cup
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Leyden1/3

Venice Cup2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Venice Cup
Sillage & projection: Venice Cup
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Venice CupPal Zileri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityVenice Cup

SillageVenice Cup

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

amber50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

Top

CardamomLemonSea waterBergamotPepper

Heart

Palisander RosewoodJasmineGeraniumLavender

Base

CedarAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#63,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pal Zileri launched Venice Cup in 2012 as an aromatic woody aquatic tailored for warmer weather. It opens with sharp lemon, crushed cardamom, and salty sea water, creating an immediate bracing sea breeze effect. A pepper kick cuts through the citrus, giving the initial spray a distinctly spicy edge. As the top notes …

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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 Venice Cup?

Venice Cup takes 2 of 3 categories. Leyden is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes; Venice Cup is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Leyden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Venice Cup for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leyden or Venice Cup?

They last about the same: Venice Cup 60/100, Leyden 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Leyden or Venice Cup?

Venice Cup projects furthest (Venice Cup 75/100, Leyden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leyden and Venice Cup smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Leyden or Venice Cup better for summer or winter?

Venice Cup suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leyden and Venice Cup?

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. Venice Cup has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon, Sea water and Bergamot, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.