Royal Paragon
ZimayaEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Royal Paragon vs. Leyden
Is Royal Paragon better than Leyden?
Royal Paragon rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
BergamotAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli
woodywarm spicyfresh spicyaromaticfruitypowderylavenderfresh
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The essentials
What's different between Royal Paragon and Leyden?
| Royal Paragon | Leyden | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Royal Paragon and Leyden smell?
Royal Paragon
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Vanilla
Citrus
Fruity
Powdery
Leyden
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Powdery
Amber
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Royal Paragon and Leyden share?
Top
BergamotBitter AlmondAquatic Notes
AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot
Heart
RoseGuaiac Wood
GeraniumVioletJasmine
Base
AmberCoffeeOakmossPatchouli
AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodBlack PepperPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose
GeraniumLavenderVioletJasmine
Woody Notes
Guaiac Wood
Guaiac WoodSandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Royal Paragon and Leyden work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Royal Paragon or Leyden?
| Royal Paragon | Leyden | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Royal Paragon and 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
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
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