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Scoundrel vs Le Parfum

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

Updated 1,034 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Scoundrel

    Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Le Parfum

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Scoundrel2/7
Le Parfum4/7
Ratings & consensus
Le Parfum
Community sentiment
Le Parfum
Longevity
Le Parfum
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Scoundrel
Versatility
Scoundrel
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ScoundrelRevlon
Le ParfumSonia Rykiel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 967 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerLe ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

67 votes

41%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerLe ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value63
Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
amber100%
sweet92%
woody84%
fruity77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
Top
AldehydesHinoki WoodPeachRaspberryMimosaPassionfruitBig StrawberryOrange
Heart
White HoneyCarnationOrris RootTuberoseOsmanthusRoseJasmine
Base
AmberBenzoinoak mossStyraxTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverVanille
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Tuberose, Mimosa 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
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#3,334

PerfumerRichard Ibanez

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerLe ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter orange, and dark raspberry liquor. As the initial brightness settles, white honey and spicy carnation emerge over a thick base of amber and hinoki wood. The scent balances resinous warmth with dry, hay-like sweetness and earthy oak moss. It wears bes…

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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, Scoundrel or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes; Le Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 967 votes. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Parfum for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Scoundrel or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 80/100, Scoundrel 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scoundrel or Le Parfum?

Projection is very close: Scoundrel 72/100, Le Parfum 72/100 for sillage.

Do Scoundrel and Le Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tuberose, Mimosa and Jasmine.

Is Scoundrel or Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scoundrel and Le Parfum?

Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry. Le Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hinoki Wood, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, oak moss and Styrax.

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