Fragrance comparison

Arabian Cherry vs Dark Leather

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Arabian Cherry

Marc Gebauer

3.333 votes

Rank #63,485 CherryOud

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Leather

Mith

3.333 votes

Rank #61,483 LeatherAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Arabian Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dark Leather
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Arabian Cherry2/4

Dark Leather2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian CherryMarc Gebauer

Dark LeatherMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityArabian Cherry

SillageArabian Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDark LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

oud92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

animalic92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CherryDamask RoseRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

OudSandalwoodSaffron

Base6-10+ hrs

Gaiac WoodAmbergrisOakmossMusk

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryMintLemonPineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

RoseSaffronJasmineViolet LeafChocolate

Base

LeatherMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Raspberry, Sandalwood and Saffron. Durations are only published for Arabian Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day44

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,485

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Cherry by Marc Gebauer delivers an assertive contrast between tart fruit and resinous timber. The opening releases a dense splash of macerated black cherry, tart raspberry, and dewy Damask rose. That sweet start settles quickly into a heavier core of smoky oud, creamy sandalwood, and leathery saffron. Earthy o…

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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, Arabian Cherry or Dark Leather?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arabian Cherry is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Arabian Cherry for a cherry and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Cherry or Dark Leather?

Arabian Cherry lasts longest (Arabian Cherry 70/100, Dark Leather 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Cherry or Dark Leather?

Arabian Cherry projects furthest (Arabian Cherry 56/100, Dark Leather 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Cherry and Dark Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Raspberry, Sandalwood and Saffron.

Is Arabian Cherry or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?

Arabian Cherry suits evening wear; Dark Leather suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Cherry and Dark Leather?

Arabian Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Damask Rose and Raspberry, heart notes of Oud, Sandalwood and Saffron, a base of Gaiac Wood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.