Leonard Paris 1989 EDT

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Léonard de Léonard

by Roger Pellegrino

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Leonard Paris Léonard de Léonard is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1989, created by Roger Pellegrino. Léonard de Léonard opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Lemon, and Iris, settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily of the Valley, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Leonard Paris's Léonard de Léonard carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This 80s powerhouse is either a luminous, complex floral chypre or a rubbery, dirty mess. It's truly divisive, so sample before committing, but if it works for you, it's a classy, long-lasting gem.
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Léonard de Léonard Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent is best reserved for occasions where it won't overpower. Its opulent, complex nature and hints of animalic undertones make it particularly well-suited for formal events and romantic evenings, while its intensity is less appropriate for office or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Léonard de Léonard bursts open with a bright, green fanfare of hyacinth and galbanum, sharpened by aldehydes and citrus, before settling into a rich floral heart. Rose, ylang-ylang, and lily of the valley intertwine with a powdery iris, creating an opulent bouquet. The drydown reveals a sophisticated blend of spicy notes, warm amber, and earthy oakmoss, softened by musky, woody undertones of sandalwood and cedar, sometimes with a subtle, intriguing leathery touch.

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