Fragrance comparison

Lion vs Leyden

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lion

Thera Cosméticos

4.26106 votes

Rank #8,544 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Leyden

Maison Alhambra

4.2860 votes

Rank #10,547 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lion takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Leyden
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Lion4/7

Leyden3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LionThera Cosméticos

LeydenMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 64%Had 18%Want 18%

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerLionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

106 votes

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerLeydenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLion

SillageLion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value90

Category winnerLeydenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLavenderBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

VanillaPepperGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

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

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeydenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,544

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lion by Thera Cosméticos is a warm oriental floral fragrance for men created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. The scent opens with a sharp blend of crisp apple, fresh lavender, and bright bergamot. As the top notes settle, geranium and violet form a subtle floral heart. The base dries down into a rich combination of swee…

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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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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, Lion or Leyden?

Lion takes 4 of 7 categories. Lion is rated 4.26/5 from 106 votes; Leyden is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes. Choose Lion for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Leyden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lion or Leyden?

Lion lasts longest (Lion 76/100, Leyden 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lion or Leyden?

Lion projects furthest (Lion 62/100, Leyden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lion and Leyden smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Lion or Leyden better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lion is the stronger pick. For winter, Lion is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lion and Leyden?

Lion has top notes of Apple, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. 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.