Leo
French AvenueEau de Parfum2025
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Leo vs. Black Tie
Is Leo better than Black Tie?
Black Tie rates higher with the community, while Leo wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Leo and Black Tie?
| Leo | Black Tie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Santosh Shinde | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Leo and Black Tie smell?
Leo
Powdery
Citrus
Musky
Woody
Vanilla
Iris
Amber
Sweet
Black Tie
Powdery
Vanilla
Iris
Woody
Earthy
Musky
Mossy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Leo and Black Tie share?
Top
OrangeBergamotLemonOrris Root
—Heart
CashmeranBlack PepperVanilla
Iris
Base
AmberCedarwoodMuskSandalwood
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Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
cedar
Musk
Musk
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Oriental Notes
Vanilla
vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Leo and Black Tie work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Leo or Black Tie?
| Leo | Black Tie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Leo and Black Tie?
This is the fragrance for someone who wants to be remembered without trying too hard. The sweet-spicy balance walks a line, gourmand enough to comfort, sharp enough to intrigue.Leo
Black Tie is a fragrance that knows what it wants. No accoutrements, no opening fanfare. Just a precise, VANILLA-DRIS IRIS core wrapped in cedar and earth. Understated in the best way possible.Black Tie
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