Fragrance comparison

Bliss vs Dark Leather

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bliss

Paradis des Sens

4.3260 votes

Rank #22,745 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Leather

Mith

3.333 votes

Rank #60,830 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bliss takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Bliss3/4

Dark Leather1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlissParadis des Sens

Dark LeatherMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 39%Had 7%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 hate

60%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

60 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBliss

SillageBliss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDark LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

earthy80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

fruity50%

leather100%

animalic92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryPink Pepper

Heart3-5 hrs

LeatherSaffronJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliWoody NotesOakmossAmber

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryMintLemonPineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

RoseSaffronJasmineViolet LeafChocolate

Base

LeatherMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pink Pepper, Leather and Saffron. Durations are only published for Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer64

Fall100

Winter96

Day71

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex57

Women2

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#60,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tart raspberry meets supple leather right away. Do not overspray this. Paradis des Sens Bliss opens with an energetic pop of crushed pink pepper and sweet red fruit that quickly wraps around dark, tannic hides. It feels bold and grounded. As the first hour passes, warm saffron and clean jasmine soften the rugged cente…

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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, Bliss or Dark Leather?

Bliss takes 3 of 4 categories. Bliss is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bliss for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Bliss or Dark Leather?

Bliss lasts longest (Bliss 80/100, Dark Leather 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bliss or Dark Leather?

Bliss projects furthest (Bliss 71/100, Dark Leather 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bliss and Dark Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Leather and Saffron.

Is Bliss or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bliss and Dark Leather?

Bliss has top notes of Raspberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, Oakmoss and Amber. 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.