V Canto 2022 Extrait

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Leon

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Leon is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Paolo Terenzi. Leon opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Rose, and Tuberose, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Maple, Musk, Cedar, and Birch. V Canto's Leon carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Leon is a beautifully balanced, versatile fragrance that manages to be both familiar and quietly unique. It’s a definite crowd-pleaser with an elegant floral-citrus opening and a comforting woody-sweet dry down. Don't expect groundbreaking novelty, but it’s a solid performer that suits everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Leon Extrait 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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and well-blended nature make it suitable for most settings, including office wear where it won't overpower. The floral-fruity sweetness lends itself well to casual and date nights, while the woody base gives it enough sophistication for formal events without being overly heavy.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Opens with a zesty burst of grapefruit and mandarin, quickly entwined with the lush elegance of rose and creamy tuberose. As it mellows, a sweet, tropical heart emerges with juicy peach, exotic ylang-ylang, and a hint of creamy coconut, all underscored by rich jasmine and magnolia. The base grounds everything with a smooth blend of maple and vanilla, alongside the earthy depth of birch and cedar, finishing with a soft, clean musk.

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