Black Cavalier XI vs Dark Leather
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Cavalier XI takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black Cavalier XIChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dark LeatherChoose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Cavalier XI3/4
Dark Leather1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Cavalier XI
- Sillage & projection
- Black Cavalier XI
- Value for money
- Dark Leather
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Cavalier XI
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Cavalier XILe Bonheur PerfumesDark LeatherMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
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 hate67%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 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
Category winners
LongevityBlack Cavalier XI
SillageBlack Cavalier XI
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark LeatherBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
leather100%
animalic92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom
Heart2 to 4 hours
Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood
Top
Pink PepperRaspberryMintLemonPineappleBergamotCardamom
Heart
RoseSaffronJasmineViolet LeafChocolate
Base
LeatherMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Mint and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,829
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#65,896
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Cavalier XIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Cavalier XI or Dark Leather?
Black Cavalier XI takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier XI or Dark Leather?
Black Cavalier XI lasts longest (Black Cavalier XI 76/100, Dark Leather 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Cavalier XI or Dark Leather?
Black Cavalier XI projects furthest (Black Cavalier XI 58/100, Dark Leather 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Cavalier XI and Dark Leather smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Mint and Cardamom.
Is Black Cavalier XI or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?
Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear; Dark Leather suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Cavalier XI and Dark Leather?
Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, 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.
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