Leyden
Maison AlhambraEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Leyden vs. Royal Paragon
Is Leyden better than Royal Paragon?
Royal Paragon rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
AmberGuaiac WoodBergamotPatchouli
woodyfresh spicywarm spicyaromaticfruitypowderylavenderfresh
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The essentials
What's different between Leyden and Royal Paragon?
| Leyden | Royal Paragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Leyden and Royal Paragon smell?
Leyden
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Powdery
Amber
Lavender
Royal Paragon
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Vanilla
Citrus
Fruity
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Leyden and Royal Paragon share?
Top
AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot
BergamotBitter AlmondAquatic Notes
Heart
GeraniumVioletJasmine
RoseGuaiac Wood
Base
AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodBlack PepperPatchouli
AmberCoffeeOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderVioletJasmine
Rose
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodSandalwood
Guaiac Wood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Leyden and Royal Paragon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Leyden or Royal Paragon?
| Leyden | Royal Paragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Leyden and Royal Paragon?
The opening is the draw: bright apple, bergamot, mandarin. It arrives confident, then softens into warm woods most people end up preferring. Aromatic structure done right, not safe, just wearable.Leyden
Here's the thing: you don't have to spend a fortune to smell like you did. Royal Paragon delivers the full apple-vanilla-amber package, a sweet sophistication that holds its own.Royal Paragon
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