Bliss In Paradise vs Leather of Istanbul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Bliss In ParadiseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Leather of IstanbulChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bliss In Paradise2/4
Leather of Istanbul2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Leather of Istanbul
- Sillage & projection
- Leather of Istanbul
- Value for money
- Bliss In Paradise
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bliss In Paradise
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bliss In ParadiseThomas KosmalaLeather of IstanbulThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
21%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
67 votes
100%Love
0%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
Category winners
LongevityLeather of Istanbul
SillageLeather of Istanbul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBliss In ParadiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyamber100%
warm spicy90%
oud80%
leather70%
fresh spicy60%
smoky50%
sweet100%
rose30%
Scent match11%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBergamot
Heart
OlibanumLabdanum
Base
OudLeatherIncenseAmber
Notes
LoukhoumAmbergrisLabdanumLeatherIncenseSuedeCacaoDatesRakiOud
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Oud, Leather and Incense. Durations are only published for Leather of Istanbul, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
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#8,882
PerfumerThomas Kosmala
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#48,208
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBliss In ParadiseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBliss In Paradise opens with a sharp hit of saffron and bergamot, then settles into a smoky amber, leather and incense dry-down with oud in the background. It wears bold, warm and slightly metallic at first, then richer and smoother later. This suits someone who enjoys assertive oriental styles, old-school masculine h…
Reviews →Leather of Istanbul by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around sweet confections and rich leather. It opens with an unusual pairing of boozy anise from Turkish raki alongside syrupy dates and sugary loukhoum. As the initial sweetness settles, a dark suede texture emerges, supported by bitter cacao nibs and …
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, Bliss In Paradise or Leather of Istanbul?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bliss In Paradise is rated 4.15/5 from 76 votes; Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bliss In Paradise for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Leather of Istanbul for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bliss In Paradise or Leather of Istanbul?
Leather of Istanbul lasts longest (Leather of Istanbul 80/100, Bliss In Paradise 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bliss In Paradise or Leather of Istanbul?
Leather of Istanbul projects furthest (Leather of Istanbul 75/100, Bliss In Paradise 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bliss In Paradise and Leather of Istanbul smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Oud, Leather and Incense.
Is Bliss In Paradise or Leather of Istanbul better for summer or winter?
Leather of Istanbul suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bliss In Paradise and Leather of Istanbul?
Bliss In Paradise has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Leather, Incense and Amber. Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense.
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