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Sunset Boulevard vs Leyden

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

Updated 87 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leyden takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Sunset Boulevard

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Leyden

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sunset Boulevard2/7
Leyden5/7
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
Sunset BoulevardPascal Morabito
LeydenMaison Alhambra
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.63/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%
4.28/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%
Category winnerLeydenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
19%Dislike
4%Hate

27 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
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityLeyden

SillageSunset Boulevard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value90
Category winnerLeydenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
citrus60%
patchouli50%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
amber61%
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
BergamotElemi resinApple
Heart
PepperGeraniumLavender
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmber
Top
AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot
Heart
GeraniumVioletJasmine
Base
AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Pepper 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
Spring100
Summer59
Fall88
Winter41
Day100
Night47
Spring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSunset BoulevardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men45
Unisex40
Women15
Men92
Unisex6
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,198

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLeydenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sunset Boulevard or Leyden?

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

Which lasts longer, Sunset Boulevard or Leyden?

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

Which projects more, Sunset Boulevard or Leyden?

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

Do Sunset Boulevard and Leyden smell similar?

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

Is Sunset Boulevard or Leyden 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 Sunset Boulevard and Leyden?

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. 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.

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