Fragrance comparison

Venice Cup vs Leyden

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

2 wins

Venice Cup

Pal Zileri

3.502 votes

Rank #63,816 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%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?

Venice Cup takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Venice Cup2/3

Leyden1/3

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

Venice CupPal Zileri

LeydenMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVenice Cup

SillageVenice Cup

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

amber50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

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

CardamomLemonSea waterBergamotPepper

Heart

Palisander RosewoodJasmineGeraniumLavender

Base

CedarAmberPatchouliMusk

Top

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Pepper 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLeydenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Venice Cup or Leyden?

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

Which lasts longer, Venice Cup or Leyden?

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

Which projects more, Venice Cup or Leyden?

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

Do Venice Cup and Leyden smell similar?

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

Is Venice Cup or Leyden better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Venice Cup and Leyden?

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. 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.