Fragrance comparison

Amber Haze vs Dark Leather

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 258 ratings analysed

Amber Haze

Phlur

3.67255 votes

Rank #15,680 AmberWarm Spicy

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Dark Leather

Mith

3.333 votes

Rank #60,830 LeatherAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amber Haze
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dark Leather
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Amber Haze2/4

Dark Leather2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dark Leather
Sillage & projection: Amber Haze
Value for money: Dark Leather
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Haze

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber HazePhlur

Dark LeatherMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

233 votes

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDark Leather

SillageAmber Haze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDark LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

metallic61%

leather100%

animalic92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVanillaOakmoss

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryMintLemonPineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

RoseSaffronJasmineViolet LeafChocolate

Base

LeatherMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,680

PerfumerDonna Ramanauskas

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#60,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber HazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Haze by Phlur presents a warm, resinous profile dominated by saffron and amber. This unisex fragrance balances metallic spice with a soft, floral jasmine center. Designed for colder months, it functions as an everyday reach for those who prefer intimate, skin-hugging scents that lean into a cozy, powdery finish.

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Dark Leather by Mith leans into a spicy, fruity leather profile with a darker, slightly animalic edge. The opening looks busy on paper, but the core idea is clearer in wear, leather, warm spice, a touch of sweetness, and a woody amber base. It may suit someone who likes leather scents with some softness rather than a …

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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, Amber Haze or Dark Leather?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber Haze is rated 3.67/5 from 255 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Amber Haze for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Haze or Dark Leather?

Dark Leather lasts longest (Dark Leather 60/100, Amber Haze 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Haze or Dark Leather?

Amber Haze projects furthest (Amber Haze 49/100, Dark Leather 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Haze and Dark Leather smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Amber Haze or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?

Dark Leather suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Haze and Dark Leather?

Amber Haze has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Dark Leather has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.