How to Choose Your Leland Francis Fragrance
How to Choose Your Leland Francis Fragrance
Leland Francis fragrances are crafted with intention and restraint, designed to evolve naturally on the skin. Each scent is a distinct expression, ranging from green and botanical to warm florals and smoky woods. This guide is designed to help you discover the fragrance that best aligns with your mood, lifestyle, and personal style.
Understanding Fragrance Families
Green & Herbal
109
Fresh and botanical with basil, mint, and vetiver. Clean, invigorating, and quietly grounding.
Cowboy
Earthy and rugged with sage, bergamot, and vetiver. Natural and grounded.
Cowgirl
Bright citrus layered with herbal depth featuring bergamot, neroli, and vetiver. Confident and fresh.
Fils du Jardin
An elegant green composition with bergamot, petitgrain, neroli, and vetiver. Cultivated and composed.
Citrus & Bright
Pansy
Vibrant and expressive with lemon, orange, black cherry, and raspberry. Joyful and playful.
Picnic
Warm citrus blended with herbal notes of grapefruit, bergamot, geranium, and clary sage. Intimate and sensual.
Pomelo Sensual
Luminous citrus grounded in warmth with grapefruit, bergamot, rose, jasmine, and sandalwood. Radiant and balanced.
Floral & Soft
James
A creamy, soft floral with melon, rose, peach, and heliotrope. Powdery and comforting.
La Reina
A modern rose with herbal depth featuring bergamot, sage, rose, geranium, and patchouli. Poised and enduring.
Cut Stems
Fresh floral notes layered with green, aromatic facets. Clean, natural, and precise.
Woody & Resinous
El Santo
Warm and resinous with orange, palo santo, vetiver, and cedarwood. Quiet and grounding.
Stoner
A smoky, enveloping blend of neroli, palo santo, leather, and woodsmoke. Slow and intimate.
Franklin
A sophisticated composition with black pepper, clary sage, violet, and labdanum. Warm and complex.
Unique & Atmospheric
Holi Water
A clear, aromatic fragrance with citrus, green notes, herbal florals, and mineral woods. Quiet and centered.
Rowdy Boy
Natural and earthy with botanical depth. Grounded and authentic.
d’Or
A refined composition with golden warmth and richness. Elegant and timeless.
Fragrance Formats
Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Our signature format blended organic sugarcane alcohol for balanced projection and. Available in 5 mL and 30 mL sizes.
Extrait de Parfum
A higher concentration format ranging from 20 to 30 percent for deeper intensity and longer wear. Designed to sit closer to the skin with greater richness and presence. Available in 30 mL.
Includes Cut Stems, Fils du Jardin, d’Or, Holi Water, and Rowdy Boy.
Huile d’Extrait de Parfum (Perfume Oil)
An alcohol free, oil based format in 10 mL rollerballs. Warms naturally on the skin and unfolds slowly throughout the day. Concentrated and enduring. Available as a trio featuring El Santo, La Reina, and Stoner.
Bougie Parfumée (Scented Candles)
Hand poured soy and coconut wax candles with a burn time of 75 hours or more. Available in most signature fragrances to bring scent into your space.
How to Choose Your Scent
By Mood or Occasion
Everyday Fresh
109, Cowgirl, Fils du Jardin, Holi Water
Confident and Bold
Cowboy, La Reina, Franklin, Stoner
Romantic and Soft
James, Pomelo Sensual, Cut Stems
Warm and Grounding
El Santo, Picnic, Boy of the Fields
Bright and Uplifting
Pansy, Cowgirl, Pomelo Sensual
By Season
Spring and Summer
109, Cowgirl, Pansy, Fils du Jardin, Holi Water
Fall and Winter
El Santo, Stoner, Franklin, La Reina, d’Or
By Personal Style
Minimal and Clean
Holi Water, Fils du Jardin, 109
Bohemian and Natural
Cowboy, El Santo, Boy of the Fields
Sophisticated and Elegant
La Reina, Franklin, d’Or
Playful and Expressive
Pansy, James, Cowgirl
Fragrance Layering
Leland Francis fragrances are designed to layer naturally and intuitively.
Suggested pairings:
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Pomelo Sensual with El Santo for bright warmth
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La Reina with Picnic for floral and herbal depth
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109 with Stoner for fresh contrast and intrigue
Begin with the heavier or woodier fragrance as your base, then apply lighter or brighter notes on top.
How to Apply
Apply fragrance to pulse points such as the wrists, neck, behind the ears, and inner elbows where the skin is warmest. Allow the fragrance to settle naturally without rubbing. Layer over unscented body products for longer wear and reapply as desired throughout the day.
Discovery Sets
If you are unsure where to begin, our discovery sets allow you to experience multiple fragrances before selecting a full size. Designed to help you find the scent that feels most personal.
Every Leland Francis fragrance is vegan, cruelty free, and free from phthalates, parabens, and synthetic dyes. All fragrances are handcrafted in small batches in Los Angeles.