Fragrance comparison

1415 Ceuta vs Vantablac

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

1415 Ceuta

Leme

3.002 votes

Rank #65,046 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Vantablac

Michael Paul Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #60,065 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1415 Ceuta takes 2 of 3 categories.

1415 Ceuta
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vantablac
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1415 Ceuta2/3

Vantablac1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1415 Ceuta
Sillage & projection: 1415 Ceuta
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vantablac

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1415 CeutaLeme

VantablacMichael Paul Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1415 Ceuta

Sillage1415 Ceuta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic77%

musky53%

woody30%

woody100%

oud83%

musky65%

amber48%

almond30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LeatherCashmere Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Almond

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSuedeGuaiac Wood

Base

Iso E SuperCashmere WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLeather and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for 1415 Ceuta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Date 33%Work 29%Casual 26%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,046

PerfumerPaula Gomes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,065

PerfumerEmma Jane Leah

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVantablacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1415 Ceuta by Leme offers a quiet, contemporary take on leather perfumery. Created by perfumer Paula Gomes, this unisex fragrance opens with a clean, dry leather accord supported by golden amber and comforting cashmere wood. Unlike harsh, tar-heavy compositions, its texture feels like soft suede layered over smooth sa…

Reviews →

Vantablac is a dark woody leather built around almond, oud, suede, guaiac wood and smooth modern woods. It should suit someone who wants a unisex leather scent with a dry, shadowy profile rather than a bright fresh opening. The available wear evidence is thin, but the page data points to a fall and winter fragrance wi…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1415 Ceuta or Vantablac?

1415 Ceuta takes 2 of 3 categories. 1415 Ceuta is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Vantablac is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1415 Ceuta for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vantablac for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1415 Ceuta or Vantablac?

1415 Ceuta lasts longest (1415 Ceuta 60/100, Vantablac 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1415 Ceuta or Vantablac?

1415 Ceuta projects furthest (1415 Ceuta 38/100, Vantablac 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1415 Ceuta and Vantablac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Leather and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1415 Ceuta or Vantablac better for summer or winter?

1415 Ceuta suits evening wear; Vantablac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1415 Ceuta and Vantablac?

1415 Ceuta features Leather and Cashmere Wood. Vantablac has top notes of Almond, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Suede and Guaiac Wood, a base of Iso E Super, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.