Fragrance comparison

Paddock vs Leleka

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Paddock

Hermès · 2024

3.8866 votes

Rank #11,469 GreenPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Leleka

Karen Doué

4.333 votes

Rank #51,810 GreenYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Paddock
Choose it for a green and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Leleka
Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paddock2/4

Leleka2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PaddockHermès

LelekaKaren Doué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 22%Had 1%Want 77%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

66 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPaddock

SillageLeleka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLelekaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

powdery88%

amber77%

herbal65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

green100%

yellow floral91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

aquatic65%

white floral56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HayCarrot SeedsAmberGrass

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MimosaGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyWater Notes

Heart

OakmossVetiverPeonyGrassRoseLavender

Base

HayMuskAmberVanillaDried Fallen Leaves

InformationalShared notesHay, Amber and Grass. 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

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex52

Women21

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,469

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched2024

Reviews30

Overall rank#51,810

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPaddockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermès Paddock captures the dry, sunny aroma of clean country stables and fresh bales of golden straw. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of crushed green grass and sweet sun-warmed hay, presenting an airy, natural freshness without any harsh chemical edges. As it settles onto the skin, earthy carrot seeds bring…

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Leleka by Karen Doué brings the quiet dampness of an early spring morning to life. This green floral fragrance wraps soft yellow mimosa in wet grass, crushed leaves, and cold river water. It is a slow, grounding scent built for quiet days at home or morning walks in the cool dew.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paddock or Leleka?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paddock is rated 3.88/5 from 66 votes; Leleka is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Paddock for a green and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Leleka for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paddock or Leleka?

Paddock lasts longest (Paddock 68/100, Leleka 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paddock or Leleka?

Leleka projects furthest (Leleka 60/100, Paddock 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paddock and Leleka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and powdery accords. Common notes include Hay, Amber and Grass.

Is Paddock or Leleka better for summer or winter?

Leleka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paddock and Leleka?

Paddock features Hay, Carrot Seeds, Amber and Grass. Leleka has top notes of Mimosa, Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley and Water Notes, heart notes of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Peony and Grass, a base of Hay, Musk, Amber and Vanilla.